slander
noun/ˈslændər/
Frequency rank: #9,201 most common English word
Meaning
a false spoken or written statement that damages someone's reputation
Example sentence
The politician threatened to sue the newspaper for publishing slander about his personal life.
Synonyms & related words
- defamation
- libel
- smear
- calumny
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