What is another word for slanders?

Pronunciation: [slˈandəz] (IPA)

Slanders are malicious and false statements that are made to tarnish someone's reputation. Synonyms for the word "slanders" include libel, defamation, calumny, vituperation, smears, lies, insinuations, aspersions, character assassination, falsehoods, untruths, accusations, and mudslinging. These terms all describe harmful comments or allegations that can damage a person's or a brand's reputation or popularity. It is important to remember that slanders and libelous statements can have severe and long-lasting consequences for the victim and should be avoided at all costs. Instead, it is better to communicate in a constructive and respectful manner that avoids false information, insults, and negativity.

What are the hypernyms for Slanders?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Slanders

To the intelligent and enlightened of my own country, I address my parting voice, entreating them to show themselves superior to the petty attacks of the ignorant and the worthless, and still to look with dispassionate and philosophic eye to the moral character of England, as the intellectual source of our rising greatness; while I appeal to every generous-minded Englishman from the slanders which disgrace the press, insult the understanding, and belie the magnanimity of his country: and I invite him to look to America, as to a kindred nation, worthy of its origin; giving, in the healthy vigour of its growth, the best of comments on its parent stock; and reflecting, in the dawning brightness of its fame, the moral effulgence of British glory.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
But Mrs. Trevor turned a deaf ear to their slanders.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke
That kind of competition is barred among our breeds; and also the kind which consists of using poisons, or of starting slanders against your opponent.
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair

Famous quotes with Slanders

  • She had her reward! - that reward of which no enemie could deprive her, which no slanders could make less precious - the eternal reward of knowing that she had done her duty.
    Ernestine L. Rose
  • Have patience awhile slanders are not long-lived. Truth is the child of time erelong she shall appear to vindicate thee.
    Immanuel Kant
  • If someone cheats you, get your money back. If someone slanders you, call him to account. If someone makes a promise, see that it is kept If you have to be a pest, then be one, and be proud of it.
    Donald G. Smith
  • Frances Wright was the first woman in this country who spoke on the equality of the sexes.She was subjected to public odium, slander, and persecution. But these were not the only things she received. Oh, she had her reward — that reward of which no enemies could deprive her, which no slanders could make less precious — the eternal reward of knowing that she had done her duty.
    Frances Wright
  • The weakness of the dying slanders life.
    Joseph Joubert

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