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slander

[slan-der] / ˈslæn dər /
NOUN
scandalous remark
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defamation disparagement libel misrepresentation smear
STRONG
aspersion backbiting calumny depreciation detraction dirt hit lie muckraking mud obloquy rap scandal slam slime tale
WEAK
backstabbing belittlement black eye dirty linen mud-slinging
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval commendation compliment praise
STRONG
flattery
WEAK
glorification nicety
VERB
make a scandalous remark
Synonyms
STRONGEST
belittle besmirch defame defile denigrate disparage libel malign scandalize smear sully tarnish vilify
STRONG
asperse assail attack backbite belie blaspheme blister blot calumniate curse damage decry depreciate derogate detract dishonor hit hurt injure muckrake pan plaster revile roast scorch slam slur smirch sneer strumpet traduce
WEAK
bad-mouth blacken name cast a slur on give a bad name run smear campaign sling mud tear down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve clean commend compliment flatter honor laud praise
STRONG
aid assist cure exalt fix heal help increase mend
WEAK
glorify

Example Sentences

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“Nobody has endured what he has over the past few years. People tried to murder him, incarcerate him, slander him. But here he is. I’m so very proud.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Fishel then noted that she was not active on Facebook but took a dig at Ward, claiming she spoke to TMZ to slander the cast when their podcast was in the news.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

He is suing Kardashian for libel, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, negligence and representing him in false light.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

While Sheinbaum had angrily denounced the allegation as "slander", she also insisted "problems are not solved by imposing tariffs, but by talking".

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025

The Pittsburg Post scolded, “It is not very manly or very dignified to slander a lady when she is not present.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock