Synonyms for

Slandered

Verb / ˈslændɜ:d / Another word for slandered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Slandered means to make false and damaging statements about someone.

Synonyms & similar words

smirch denigrate defame calumniate smear sully besmirch slander asperse defamed disparaged maligned vilified smirched calumniated smeared traduced besmirched denigrated belittled insulted decried reviled backbit gossiped muckraked tarnished

Example sentences

  1. She was slandered on social media by anonymous trolls.
  2. He accused the newspaper of slandering him in their editorial.
  3. The politician was accused of slandering his opponent during the debate.
  4. She sued her former employer for slander after they spread lies about her to clients.
  5. The company was found guilty of slandering their competitor in their advertising campaign.

Quotes

  • A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. - Mark Twain
  • The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. - Oscar Wilde
  • It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it. - Benjamin Franklin

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