Slander

noun

/ˈslændɚ/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounA false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

2.verbTo utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of.

Synonyms

defame libel aspersion calumny calumniate defamation denigrate sully besmirch smirch smear asperse

Antonyms

glorification glorify

Rhymes With

candor gander pander salamander gerrymander candour bystander mander

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