What is another word for malignment?
Pronunciation: [məlˈa͡ɪnmənt] (IPA) 
The word malignment refers to the act of falsely accusing or maligning someone. There are several synonyms for this term, including defamation, denigration, slander, vilification, and calumny. Defamation is a broad term used to describe any false statement that harms an individual's reputation. Denigration and vilification are similar but imply an intentional or prolonged effort to damage someone's reputation. Slander is a spoken form of defamation, while calumny refers to a false and malicious statement. Other closely related words include libel, character assassination, and mudslinging. These terms all share the common thread of targeting someone's reputation through false or malicious claims.
