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Synonyms of slander

12 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for slander is defamation. Other synonyms of slander are aspersion, calumny, detraction, vilification and disparagement. The opposite of slander is glorification.

Synonyms and similar words for slander

verbTo utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.

  • defameTo harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.
  • libelTo defame (someone), especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

nounMore synonyms

  • aspersionAn attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
  • calumniousnessCalumny.
  • calumnyFalsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
  • character assassinationA malicious discourse designed to damage the reputation of someone.
  • defamationThe act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of...
  • detractionA derogatory or malicious statement; a disparagement, misrepresentation or slander.
  • disparagementThe act of disparaging, of belittling.
  • obloquyA false accusation; malevolent rumors.
  • traducementThe act of traducing; calumny, slander.
  • vilificationSlanderous or malicious defamation; character assassination.

Opposite of slander

nounA false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is...

verbTo utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.

  • glorifyTo make (something) appear to be more glorious than it is; regard something or someone as excellent baselessly.

Meaning of slander

  1. noun A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
  2. noun Vehement (and often exaggerated) criticism of a character, franchise, etc.
  3. verb To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.

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Questions about synonyms of slander

What is another word for slander?
Slander has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as defamation, aspersion, calumny, detraction, vilification and disparagement.
What is the opposite of slander?
The opposite of slander is glorification.
What does slander mean?
Slander means a false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: slander (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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