vicious rumors
- gossipInformal talk spreading rumors
- whispersSpeaks very quietly
- slanderSpoken false defamation
- liesDeliberate untruths
- backstabbingCovert betrayal of trust
malicious · spreading · toxic · hearsay · scandal · defamation · smear · nasty · tongues · reputation · damage · venomous · malign · tabloid · dirt · innuendo · spiteful · poison
- defamationslander, libel, defamation, defamatory statement, defaming
truth status
vicious rumorshard evidence
gospel truth · official records · eyewitness testimony · reality · public record
intent and tone
vicious rumorskind words
high praise · good word · testimonials · character references · well-wishes
formality and verification
vicious rumorspress releases
Formal announcements for journalists
sworn testimony · investigative journalism · court records · firsthand accounts