Invective
Invective noun - Harsh insulting language.
Slander
Slander noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.
Usage example: instead of resorting to slander, the candidates should be outlining their plans for getting us out of this mess
Invective and slander are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Invective" instead a noun "Slander".
Mutual synonyms
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Slander and Invective. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/invective/slander
Invective & Slander. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/invective/slander>.
Slander or Invective. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/invective/slander.
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