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

A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy said tracing cyberattacks is complex and that U.S. accusations of hacking “smear and slander” China, which opposes cyberattacks.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also accuses Ms Javadli of posting videos on social media in which "she insulted and slandered" her former husband as well as defaming the state and violating state laws.

From BBC

Mr Berry and Mr Cash have previously denied the charges, and Beijing has called the allegations "malicious slander".

From BBC

“I slander no one, but shall speak the truth.”

From Los Angeles Times

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