DEFAMATION Synonyms

• words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

• a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person

• the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks

• print slanderous statements against

• slanderous defamation

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

• a disparaging remark

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• a belittling comment

• an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

• the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)

• a petty disparagement

• the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

• state of disgrace resulting from public abuse

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

• a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions