Slander — synonyms, definition

1. slander (Noun)

abuse accusation aspersion attack backbiting blame calumny chatter defamation denigration denunciation disparagement gossip hearsay insult libel lie misrepresentation news objection • • •

slander (Noun) — Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.

slander (Noun) — An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.

attack blast calumniation calumny defamation fire flack flak hatchet job obloquy speech act traducement mud

2. slander (Verb)

abuse affront asperse belittle besmirch blacken calumniate damage decrease defame denigrate derogate detract discredit disgrace dishonour disparage divert embarrass humiliate • • •

slander (Verb) — Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. ex. "The journalists have slandered me!"

accuse charge assassinate badmouth drag through the mud libel malign traduce