calumniate

Verb

Meaning

To accuse falsely and maliciously of a crime or offense, or of something disreputable; to slander; to libel.

To propagate evil reports with a design to injure the reputation of another; to make purposely false charges of some offense or crime.

Source: Webster's dictionary

slander defame sully libel smear denigrate blacken vilify besmirch traduce smirch asperse attack slam abuse

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blarney praise acclaim hail admire cheer

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charge accuse

The journalists have defamed me! Source: Internet

The article in the paper sullied my reputation Source: Internet