calumniator
Spreader of slanders
A calumniator is someone who makes false and malicious statements about another person—a slanderer or defamer.
The word is formal and somewhat archaic, more likely encountered in legal or literary contexts than everyday speech: The senator dismissed his critics as calumniators seeking to destroy his reputation.
One who maligns
- vilifierOne who disparages
- denigratorOne who disparages
- detractorOne who diminishes
- backbiterOne who maligns absent people
scandalmonger · rumormonger · mudslinger · gossipmonger · talebearer · whisperer · disparager · misrepresenter
Harboring ill will
- vindictiveSeeking harm from resentment
- spitefulWanting to hurt others
- maliciousMeaning to do harm
- deceitfulInclined to mislead others
dishonest · lying · fabricating · vicious · hostile · mean-spirited · envious · scheming
Defamatory remark
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- libelPrinted defamation
- defamationFalse statements harming reputation
- smearSpread or defame
falsehood · lie · accusation · innuendo · rumor · scandal · stigma · disgrace
traducer
One who maligns
- vilifierOne who disparages
- denigratorOne who disparages
- detractorOne who diminishes
backbiter · scandalmonger · rumormonger · mudslinger · gossipmonger · talebearer · whisperer · disparager · misrepresenter · gossip
malevolent
Harboring ill will
- vindictiveSeeking harm from resentment
- spitefulWanting to hurt others
- maliciousMeaning to do harm
deceitful · dishonest · lying · fabricating · vicious · hostile · mean-spirited · envious · scheming · cowardly
aspersion
Defamatory remark
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- libelPrinted defamation
- defamationFalse statements harming reputation
smear · falsehood · lie · accusation · innuendo · rumor · scandal · stigma · disgrace · infamy
defame
Harm reputation falsely
smear · traduce · besmirch · denigrate · disparage · malign · impugn · discredit · asperse · decry
reputation
Collective opinion of someone
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- credibilityQuality inspiring trust
standing · esteem · dignity · image · prestige · legacy · integrity
- defamersvilifier, traducer, denigrator, smear artist, smearer
- criticscritic, critics, criticizer, criticizers, faultfinder
calumniatortruth-teller
One who speaks accurately
vindicator · exonerator · defender · character witness · eulogist