Fable and Slander

Fable

Fable noun - A statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive.
Usage example: the fables that people tell themselves to rationalize their failures and shortcomings

Slander and fable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slander" instead a noun "Fable".

Nearby Word: fabled

Slander

Slander noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Fable and slander are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fable" instead a noun "Slander".

How words are described

blatant blatant fable blatant slander
political political fable political slander
mere mere fable mere slander
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