What is another word for malicious talks?
Pronunciation: [mɐlˈɪʃəs tˈɔːks] (IPA) 
Malicious talks are often gossip or rumors spread with malicious intent to harm someone's reputation. There are various synonyms for this term, including slander, defamation, calumny, backbiting, and vilification. Slander is a false statement that is spoken with the intention to damage someone's reputation. Defamation refers to the act of damaging the reputation of a person or a business with false statements. Calumny, on the other hand, is a false accusation used to harm someone's reputation. Backbiting involves talking about someone behind their back with the intention of causing harm. Vilification is the act of publicly speaking ill of someone to harm their reputation. All these synonyms are used interchangeably and refer to communicating negative and untrue statements about someone with the intention to harm their reputation.
