hatchet job

Noun

Meaning

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

defamation calumny obloquy calumniation traducement criticism abuse censure denunciation aspersion stinker vilification character assassination dismantlement dirty pool
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Antonyms

blarney congratulations praise admiration compliment adoration
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Hypernyms

depreciation derogation disparagement

Hyponyms

name assassination libel epithet slander smear

Related terms

hatchet man

Close letter words and terms

hatcheryman hatchet hatchet face hatchet man hatchet person hatchet wound