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Defamation is the wrongful act of injuring another reputation by making false statements.

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Slander or defamation are two suitable words you can use.

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Legally this is called slander. If in print, it is libel.

Disparagement is a word used to denote this kind of action.

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Slander, or libel.

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petition

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Slander !

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