Main entry: defamation, denigration, aspersion, calumny, slander
Definition: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Main entry: slander
Definition: words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
Main entry: sully, defame, denigrate, calumniate, besmirch, asperse, slander, smear, smirch
Definition: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Usage: The journalists have defamed me! The article in the paper sullied my reputation