Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Slander.
Slander - as a noun
Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calumniation16calumny14defamation16hatchet jobobloquy21traducement16speech actHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersion11calumny14defamation16denigration13Slander - as a verb
Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9besmirch17calumniate14defame12denigrate11smear7smirch13sully8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"His reputation was destroyed by a vicious slander spread by his enemies."
"She filed a lawsuit against him for slander and defamation of character."
"The politician was accused of spreading malicious slanders about his opponent."
"He was found guilty of slander for falsely accusing his coworker of theft."
"The politician was acquitted of the slander charges after proving his innocence."
Word Game Points
Is SLANDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slander is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLANDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SLANDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slander is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLANDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SLANDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slander is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLANDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
