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CC Hilchos LH 1:1,2- Truths vs Falsehoods and Specific Lav vs Many More
LH/rechilus is regarding saying negativities that are true, while "motzi shem ra" (worse) is regarding falsehoods, and although there is a specific prohibition ("lo selech rachil"), one transgresses many more related mitzvos as well (as explained in the pesicha above)
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