slander
verb [T] /ˈslɑːn.dər/
/ˈslæn.dɚ/ Definition
› to damage someone's reputation by making a false spoken statement about themDamaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing slanderer /-ər/
/-ɚ/ noun [C] Damaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing slanderous /-əs/ adjective › a slanderous accusation/allegation/commentDamaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing slanderously /-əs.li/ adverb Damaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing
/-ɚ/ noun [C] Damaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing slanderous /-əs/ adjective › a slanderous accusation/allegation/commentDamaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing slanderously /-əs.li/ adverb Damaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing (Definition of slander verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- besmirch verb
- black mark noun
- blacken verb (SPOIL)
- blot your copybook idiom
- calumny noun
- drag sb's name through the mire/mud idiom
- give a dog a bad name idiom
- hurl/throw/sling mud at sb idiom
- impugn verb
- libel noun
- scurrilous adjective
- show someone in a bad light idiom
- slander noun
- slur noun (CRITICISM)
- slur verb (CRITICIZE)
- smear noun (ACCUSING)
- smear verb (ACCUSE)
- stab noun
- sully verb
- vilify verb
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Damaging reputation
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