slander
12 synonyms and 2 antonyms for slander, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.
“She sued her former colleague for slander after he spread false rumors about her.”
smear
defamation
sully
defame
smirch
calumny
asperse
besmirch
aspersion
denigrate
calumniate
denigration
Opposites
How to use slander
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sue for slander
slander someone
a slander case
Etymology
From Old French esclandre, ultimately from Greek skandalon ("stumbling block"), the same root that gives us "scandal."
Full origin of slander →Frequently asked questions
What does “slander” mean?
The word “slander” means a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation. In plain terms, damaging someone's reputation with a false spoken claim.
How do you pronounce “slander”?
“Slander” is pronounced SLAHN-duh (/ˈslændɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slander” in a sentence?
Here is “slander” used in a sentence: “She sued her former colleague for slander after he spread false rumors about her.”
What is the opposite of “slander”?
The opposite of “slander” — its antonyms — are glorification and glorify.
What part of speech is “slander”?
Depending on how it is used, “slander” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “slander” come from?
The word “slander” comes from Old French. From Old French esclandre, ultimately from Greek skandalon ("stumbling block"), the same root that gives us "scandal.".
Is “slander” a common word?
“Slander” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “slander” have?
“Slander” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.
