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
Synonyms: opprobrium, obloquy
Definition: state of disgrace resulting from public abuse
Similar words: disgrace, ignominy, shame
Definition: a state of dishonor
Usage: one mistake brought shame to all his family; suffered the ignominy of being sent to prison