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SLANDERS Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word slanders. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word slanders. (close relations)
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aspersion
nounn
noun

• a disparaging remark

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

• the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)

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

belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

derogation
nounn
noun

• 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

scandal
nounn
noun

• disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people

• a disgraceful event

slur
nounn
noun

• (music) a curved line spanning notes that are to be played legato

• a disparaging remark

• a blemish made by dirt

verb

• play smoothly or legato

• speak disparagingly of; e.g., make a racial slur

• utter indistinctly

• become vague or indistinct

vilification
nounn
noun

• slanderous defamation

• a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

backbiting
nounn
verb

• say mean things

defaming
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

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

detracting
adjectiveadj
verb

• take away a part from; diminish

maligning
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

smearing
verb, adjectivev, 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

traducing
verbv
verb

• speak unfavorably about

character assassination
nounn
noun

• an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation

defame
verbv
verb

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

asperse
verbv
verb

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

besmirch
verbv
verb

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

• smear so as to make dirty or stained

calumniate
verbv
verb

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

Best Hypernyms For SLANDERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slanders, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
calumny defamation accuse aspersion attack calumniation charge derogation disparagement libel obloquy traducement vilification maligning mudslinging smearing
Phrases (3)
character assassinationhatchet jobspeech act

Alternatives for ASPERSION

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