MALICIOUS GOSSIP Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase malicious gossip. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase malicious gossip. (close relations)

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Definition of MALICIOUS GOSSIP

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malice gossipy maliciously


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	calumny				nounn
	noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
	defamation				nounn
	noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
	libel				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • 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 verb • print slanderous statements against
	slander				verb, nounv, n
	noun • words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
	smear				verb, nounv, n
	noun • slanderous defamation • a thin tissue or blood sample spread on a glass slide and stained for cytologic examination and diagnosis under a microscope • a blemish made by dirt • an act that brings discredit to the person who does it verb • stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance • make a smudge on; soil by smudging • cover (a surface) by smearing (a substance) over it • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
	vilification				nounn
	noun • slanderous defamation • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
	mudslinging				nounn
	noun • Casting aspersions with intent to discredit. • An act of making damaging or spiteful remarks with the intent to discredit.
	dirt				nounn
	noun • the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock • anything regarded as making something unclean • obscene terms for feces • disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people adjective satellite • (of roads) not leveled or drained; unsuitable for all year travel
	scandal				nounn
	noun • disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people • a disgraceful event

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