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SLANDERER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel
Synonyms:
backbiter; defamer; libeler; maligner; slanderer; traducer; vilifier
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("slanderer" is a kind of...):
depreciator; detractor; disparager; knocker (one who disparages or belittles the worth of something)
Derivation:
slander (charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone)