SLANDER Synonyms

• 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

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• a communication that belittles somebody or something

• (law) the partial taking away of the effectiveness of a law; a partial repeal or abolition of a law

• the condition of being shocked (as by improper behavior)

• the act of scandalizing

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

• slanderous defamation

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• say mean things

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

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

• having or exerting a malignant influence

• speak unfavorably about

• the state of being contaminated

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• contaminate with a disease or microorganism

• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

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

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

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

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

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

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

• a belittling comment

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

• the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself)