Definitions and Synonyms of slander | Another word for slander | What is slander?
Definition 1: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name - [noun denoting act]Synonyms for slander in the sense of this definition
(slander is a kind of ...) strong criticism
"he published an unexpected attack on my work"
Synonyms for slander in the sense of this definition
(slander is a kind of ...) strong criticism
"he published an unexpected attack on my work"Definition 2: words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another - [noun denoting communication](slander is a kind of ...) a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
(slander is a kind of ...) the use of language to perform some act
(... is a kind of slander ) slanderous remarks or charges
(slander is a kind of ...) a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
(slander is a kind of ...) the use of language to perform some act
(... is a kind of slander ) slanderous remarks or charges
Definition 3: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone - [verb of communication]Samples where slander or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The journalists have defamed me!
- The article in the paper sullied my reputation
Synonyms for slander in the sense of this definition
(slander is a kind of ...) blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
"he charged the director with indifference" (... is a kind of slander ) destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
"He assassinated his enemy's character" (... is a kind of slander ) print slanderous statements against
"The newspaper was accused of libeling him" (... is a kind of slander ) speak unfavorably about
"She badmouths her husband everywhere"
Samples where slander or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- The journalists have defamed me!
- The article in the paper sullied my reputation