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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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A representative of the RN party told AFP: "Jordan Bardella naturally denies these accusations levelled against him in the current political climate, and reserves the right to take legal action for defamation and slander."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The case type is described as "Media and Communication -- Part 7 Claim -- Defamation -- libel and slander".

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 19, 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

"All right," I said, "expose me if you can, but stop the slander."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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