libel Synonyms

defamation vilification smear calumny slander character assassination tarnish revile traduce traducement unpleasantry taint stigmatize smirch revilement scandal scandalize slandering slanderous slight slur smearing vilifying vilify vilipend false statement vituperation low blow run down dirty laundry badmouth tear down bad-mouth mudslinging reviling abuse calumniate calumniation contumely decry defamatory defaming defame denigrate blacken besmirch besmear affront appeachment asperse