slander meaning and definition

SLANDER noun

Definition of slander (noun)

1. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
   • synonyms: aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration

SLANDER verb

Definition of slander (verb)

1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
   • "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
   • synonyms: asperse, besmirch, calumniate, defame, denigrate, smear, smirch, sully