Synonyms for slander

Noun

1. slander, defamation, calumny, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job, speech act

usage: words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

2. aspersion, calumny, slander, defamation, denigration, attack

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

Verb

1. defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch, charge, accuse

usage: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"