Slander

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

The action of making false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

Example Sentences

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

He sued the newspaper for slander.

Example Expressions

character slander

Synonyms

defamation, libel, calumny, vilification, smear, insult

Entry 1

defamation, libel, calumny, vilification

Entry 2

defamation, libel, smear, insult

Antonyms

praise, commendation, tribute, compliment

Entry 1

praise, commendation, tribute

Entry 2

praise, compliment

Collocations

malicious slander, spread slander, slander campaign, accuse of slander, sue for slander, slander case

Entry 1

malicious slander, spread slander, slander campaign

Entry 2

accuse of slander, sue for slander, slander case