Although it is a separate legal term, a synonym is "libelous". Also, "derogatory", "disparaging", and "invidious".
Ddamaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous or libelous.
vilify, blacken, scandalize, malign
libel
Liable.
Slander / Defame / Slur
Slander
Glorification or accolade; either works.
In Britain it is called Slander. When written in a book etc, it is called Libel.
One person verbally misrepresents another person on purpose.
Deception or falsehoods.
slander or defamation
Slander / Defame / Slur
Slander. SLANDER.
The word you are looking for is "slander." Slander refers to making false and damaging statements about someone with the intention to harm their reputation.
The word slander isn't in the first amendment but the definition is a malicious, false, and defamatory statement.
Slander
Defamation is the wrongful act of injuring someone's reputation by making false statements about them to a third party. This can include both slander (spoken defamation) and libel (written defamation).
Slander
slanderous
Slander is known as Deformation of Character. It is when one person or party makes someone look bad to another.
Slander is known as Deformation of Character. It is when one person or party makes someone look bad to another.