Another word for backbiting

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Noun

detraction
The act of detracting or taking away.
A derogatory or damaging comment on a person's character or reputation; disparagement:

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1. The act of detracting or taking away.
2. A derogatory or damaging comment on a person's character or reputation; disparagement:
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calumny
A false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation.
The utterance of maliciously false statements; slander.

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1. A false statement maliciously made to injure another's reputation.
2. The utterance of maliciously false statements; slander.
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slander
Oral communication of false and malicious statements that damage the reputation of another.
A false and malicious statement or report about someone.
To utter a slander about.

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1. Oral communication of false and malicious statements that damage the reputation of another.
2. A false and malicious statement or report about someone.
3. To utter a slander about.
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