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slander | words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another | |
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aspersion, denigration, calumny, slander, defamation, detraction | an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | |
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besmirch, calumniate, defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, smear, sully | charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone |