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SLANDERED Synonyms

There are 35 synonyms of the word slandered. (exact relations)
There are 25 hypernyms of the word slandered. (close relations)
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belittled
verbv
adjective satellite

• made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)

blackened
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• darkened by smoke

• (of the face) made black especially as with suffused blood

defiled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• morally blemished; stained or impure

discredited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being unjustly brought into disrepute

• suffering shame

disgraced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• suffering shame

aspersed
verb, nounv, n
verb

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

attacked
verbv
noun

• (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

• an offensive move in a sport or game

• intense adverse criticism

• ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

• the act of attacking

• a decisive manner of beginning a musical tone or phrase

• a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition

• the onset of a corrosive or destructive process (as by a chemical agent)

• strong criticism

verb

• launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

• attack in speech or writing

• take the initiative and go on the offensive

• attack someone physically or emotionally

• set to work upon; turn one's energies vigorously to a task

• begin to injure

besmirched
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

calumniated
verbv
verb

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

defamed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

denigrated
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

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

derogated
verbv
verb

• cause to seem less serious; play down

disparaged
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• express a negative opinion of

impugned
verbv
verb

• attack as false or wrong

insulted
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

• a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

verb

• treat, mention, or speak to rudely

libeled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

• To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

maligned
adjectiveadj
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

reviled
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

smeared
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
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

tarnished
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• discoloration of metal surface caused by oxidation

verb

• make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

Best Hypernyms For SLANDERED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slandered, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (23)
accuse attack besmirch calumniation calumny charge defamation defame defile discredit disgrace dishonor impugn libel malign obloquy slur smear sully tarnish traduce traducement vilify
Phrases (2)
hatchet jobspeech act

Alternatives for BELITTLED

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