Calumniation
Calumniation noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: his campaign's reliance on calumniation seems out of keeping with his claim that he's a new kind of politician
Smear and calumniation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smear" instead a noun "Calumniation".
Smear
Smear noun - Slanderous defamation.
Calumniation and smear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniation" instead a noun "Smear".
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