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Definition of Slander
1. Noun. Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.
Generic synonyms: Calumniation, Calumny, Defamation, Hatchet Job, Obloquy, Traducement, Speech Act
Specialized synonyms: Mud
Derivative terms: Slanderous
Specialized synonyms: Mud
Derivative terms: Slanderous
2. Verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
Exact synonyms: Asperse, Besmirch, Calumniate, Defame, Denigrate, Smear, Smirch, Sully
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Charge
Specialized synonyms: Assassinate, Libel, Badmouth, Drag Through The Mud, Malign, Traduce
Derivative terms: Aspersion, Aspersion, Calumny, Calumny, Defamation, Defamation, Defamatory, Defamer, Denigration, Denigratory, Slanderer, Smear, Smirch
Generic synonyms: Accuse, Charge
Specialized synonyms: Assassinate, Libel, Badmouth, Drag Through The Mud, Malign, Traduce
Derivative terms: Aspersion, Aspersion, Calumny, Calumny, Defamation, Defamation, Defamatory, Defamer, Denigration, Denigratory, Slanderer, Smear, Smirch
3. Noun. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
Exact synonyms: Aspersion, Calumny, Defamation, Denigration
Generic synonyms: Attack
Derivative terms: Asperse, Calumniate, Calumnious, Defame, Denigrate, Slanderous
Generic synonyms: Attack
Derivative terms: Asperse, Calumniate, Calumnious, Defame, Denigrate, Slanderous
Definition of Slander
1. n. A false tale or report maliciously uttered, tending to injure the reputation of another; the malicious utterance of defamatory reports; the dissemination of malicious tales or suggestions to the injury of another.
2. v. t. To defame; to injure by maliciously uttering a false report; to tarnish or impair the reputation of by false tales maliciously told or propagated; to calumniate.
Definition of Slander
1. to defame [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: defame
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