An abusive attack of a person's reputation by any slanderous communication.
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
the act of defaming
a disparaging remark
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
an abusive attack on a person''s character or good name
a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man''s sensitivity to any slur on his virility"