calumny

noun

The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.

verb

Slander (someone).

SYNONYMS

aspersionsbackbitingbad-mouthingcalumniationcharacter assassinationcontumelydefamation of characterdenigrationderogationdisparagementevil-speakingfalse accusationsfalse reportsinsultslibelliesmalicious gossipmisrepresentation of charactermuckrakingmud-slingingobloquyrevilementscandalmongeringscurrilityslanderslightsslurssmear campaignsmearstraducementuntruthsverbal abusevilificationvituperation