Synonyms: defamation, denigration, aspersion, calumny, slander
Definition: an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Similar words: attack
Definition: strong criticism
Usage: he published an unexpected attack on my work
Synonyms: defamation, traducement, hatchet job, calumniation, calumny, obloquy
Definition: a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Similar words: depreciation, derogation, disparagement
Definition: a communication that belittles somebody or something