SLANDER
Scrabble letter values: S1L1A1N1D2E1R1 = 8
Definition
- verb charge falsely or with malicious intent. — synonyms: defame, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
- noun words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.
- noun an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. — synonyms: aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration
Examples
- “attack the good name and reputation of someone”
- “The journalists have defamed me!”
- “The article in the paper sullied my reputation”