1. (noun) slander
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
Synonyms: denigration, calumny, aspersion, defamation
2. (verb) aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Synonyms: hatchet job, calumniation, calumny, sprinkling, traducement, obloquy, defamation, belittling, deprecation, denigration, aspersion, slur, slander
3. (verb) defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Synonyms: besmirch, smudge, asperse, maculate, taint, smear, smutch, calumniate, tarnish, denigrate, minimize, slander, blur, defile, sully, stain, daub, smirch, defame, corrupt, belittle, cloud, derogate
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