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: slander
Definition: words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
Similar words: 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: speech act
Definition: the use of language to perform some act
Synonyms: 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
Definition: blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
Usage: he charged the director with indifference