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slander Synonyms

Another word for slander

Choosing another word for slander depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A false and malicious spoken statement that damages a person's reputation, or the legal tort of making such a statement.

Usage Example

"The candidate threatened to file a lawsuit for defamation after his opponent made baseless accusations during the live debate."

Strongest
defamation
calumny
Strong
vilification
traducement
aspersion
libel
backbiting
smear

• verb (Context 2)

To make false and damaging spoken statements about someone.

Usage Example

"She accused her former business partner of trying to defame her in front of prospective clients."

Strongest
defame
malign
Strong
vilify
traduce
calumniate
besmirch
denigrate
disparage
smear

Opposites of slander

The opposite of slander shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
commend
laud
extol
commendation
acclaim
exalt
vindicate
See all opposites of slander

• Nearby Words

slam
slammer
slamming
slander
slanderer
slanderous
slanderously

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slander. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slander
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