Synonyms & Antonyms : Slander





Slander



( Verb )


He is punished with fine because he slandered.

Synonyms:

Decry

Defame

Aspersion

Opprobrious

Accuse

Malign

Disparage

Defamation

Contextual Examples:

The Captain decried the lack of support he received from his team.

Politicians defame each other to win public support.

It’s not fair to caste aspersions on someone you know nothing about.

The liaison officer of the company was reprimanded for his opprobrious conduct.

The servant was accused of stealing utensil from the kitchen.

A fair politician debates the issues and does not malign his opponent.

His father always disparaged his attempts to better himself.

He sued the newspaper for defamation of his character.



Antonyms:

Praise

Eulogize

Commendation

Laud

Laudation

Commend

Contextual Examples:

Your conduct in negotiating settlement between warring brothers deserves high praise.

The readers eulogize Shakespeare for his brilliance of expression and characterization.

The book has much to commend it.

The local public lauded the achievements of the Municipal Commissioner.


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