traducement

Definitions

The act of speaking maliciously and falsely of someone; slander or defamation.

The act of misrepresenting or distorting the nature or character of something.

Examples

The politician filed a lawsuit against his rival, claiming that the false accusations amounted to malicious traducement of his character.

She refused to let the cruel traducement of her professional reputation go unchallenged in the public forum.

Synonyms

slander calumny defamation vilification aspersion libel obloquy

Antonyms

praise commendation acclaim eulogy adulation exaltation endorsement