slander
/slˈændɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
Noun
an abusive attack on a person''s character or good name
Verb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
Synonyms
asperse
aspersion
besmirch
calumniate
calumny
defamation
defame
denigrate
denigration
smear
smirch
sully