slander - noun

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

slander - verb

• charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

slander - thesaurus

asperse   aspersion   besmirch   calumniate   calumny   defamation   defame   denigrate   denigration   smear   smirch   sully