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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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Webber also sued Dash for libel and slander in April 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

The document was later ruled inadmissible at trial, but earlier this year, Italy’s highest court upheld Knox’s separate conviction for committing slander against Lumumba.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2025

He said the show was "disheartening slander" and he "believed we had moved beyond the lies and ruinous character portrayals of Lyle".

From BBC • May 14, 2025

At least Redick said some of his slander is in jest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025

“She’s spreading slander about you,” he heard the policeman tell Capricorn, avoiding Elinor’s eyes.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke