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SLANDERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Slandering.

Slandering - as a noun

Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
calumniation16calumny14defamation16hatchet jobobloquy21traducement16speech act
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersion11calumny14defamation16denigration13

Slandering - as a verb

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

Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9besmirch17calumniate14defame12denigrate11smear7smirch13sully8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was accused of slandering his colleague with false statements."
"The newspaper published a slandering article about the politician."
"She filed a lawsuit against him for slandering her reputation."
"The slandering remarks made by the gossip columnist were unfounded."
"The slandering campaign against the company caused significant damage to its image."
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Word Game Points

Is SLANDERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slandering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SLANDERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SLANDERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slandering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SLANDERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is SLANDERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slandering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SLANDERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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