Synonyms of slandered

slandered

verb

past tense of slander

as in libeled

to make untrue and harmful statements about

for some reason, that newspaper seems determined to slander one particular celebrity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libeled
• smeared
• humiliated
• disgraced
• maligned
• vilified
• defamed
• discredited
• calumniated
• traduced
• shamed
• denigrated
• blackened
• disparaged
• belittled
• dishonored
• aspersed
• degraded
• humbled
• detracted
• disdained
• scorned
• debased
• abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honored
• praised
• exalted
• respected
• commended
• applauded
• glorified
• acclaimed
• admired
• regarded
• esteemed
• revered
• worshipped
• adored
• venerated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slandered

In court filings, David Brouillette said that his second ex-wife had slandered him. — Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 17 July 2026

Now, the ultimate question of whether Walters slandered Miller will return to the district court. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 29 Jan. 2026

Jerry Jones slandered my name to Cowboys media and national media for months. — Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026

Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025

Moreno calls accusations ‘slander’ In a statement provided to The Bee, Moreno denied the accusations and said she was being slandered. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025