A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.
Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.