SLANDER Synonyms
There are 22 synonyms of the word
slander.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word slander. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word slander. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SLANDER
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | aspersion | nounn | ||||
| 2 | calumny | nounn | ||||
| 3 | defamation | nounn | ||||
| 4 | libel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 5 | smear | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 6 | derogation | nounn | ||||
| 7 | scandalization | nounn | ||||
| 8 | traducement | nounn | ||||
| 9 | vilification | nounn | ||||
| 10 | backbiting | nounn | ||||
| 11 | besmirching | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 12 | maligning | verbv | ||||
| 13 | tainting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 14 | character assassination | nounn | ||||
| 15 | defame | verbv | ||||
| 16 | asperse | verbv | ||||
| 17 | besmirch | verbv | ||||
| 18 | calumniate | verbv | ||||
| 19 | denigrate | verbv | ||||
| 20 | denigration | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For SLANDER
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
slander, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
accuse
attack
calumniation
calumny
charge
defamation
obloquy
traducement
Phrases (2)
hatchet jobspeech act
