What is another word for slander?
Pronunciation: [slˈandə] (IPA) 
Slander is the act of verbally defaming someone by making false and malicious statements about them. There are several synonyms for this word, including libel, defamation, calumny, vilification, and character assassination. Libel refers specifically to written false statements that harm a person's reputation, while defamation can refer to both written and spoken statements. Calumny is the act of making false statements with the intent to harm someone's reputation. Vilification is the act of defaming someone in a public manner. Character assassination is the destruction of someone's reputation through negative portrayal. All of these synonyms are used to describe the harmful act of spreading lies and rumors about someone.
