definition of
[slander]

[1] #1 slander n. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another. wn

[2] #2 slander v. [defame, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation". wn

[3] #3 slander n. [aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. wn