Synonyms for "slander"

Here are some synonyms for "slander," categorized by nuance:

Focusing on False and Damaging Statements:

• Defamation
• Libel (written)
• Calumny
• Vilification
• Traducement
• False accusation
• Misrepresentation
• Character assassination

Focusing on the Act of Spreading Falsehoods:

• Maligning
• Besmirching
• Denigrating
• Disparaging
• Blackening (someone's name)
• Smearing
• Tarnishing

Focusing on the Intent to Harm:

• Aspersion
• Invective
• Obloquy
• Revilement
• Abuse

Informal Terms:

• Mud-slinging
• Bad-mouthing
• Gossip (when malicious)
• Rumor-mongering (when malicious)

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By Jerry Ramonyai