defamation
noun
[ ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n ]
• the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
• "she sued him for defamation"
Similar:
libel,
slander,
character assassination,
defamation of character,
calumny,
vilification,
traducement,
obloquy,
scandal,
scandalmongering,
malicious gossip,
tittle-tattle,
backbiting,
aspersions,
muckraking,
abuse,
malediction,
disparagement,
denigration,
detraction,
derogation,
opprobrium,
censure,
criticism,
smear,
slur,
lie,
false report,
smear campaign,
rumour,
insult,
mud-slinging,
slagging-off,
knocking,
bitching,
bad-mouthing,
contumely,
