Definition of 'slander'

Noun

1. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
      Synonyms: aspersion calumny defamation denigration

Verb

1. 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: defame smirch asperse denigrate calumniate smear sully besmirch

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