detraction, slander
| DEFAMATION |
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| CALUMNY | defamation, libel |
| SLANDER | defamation, aftertale |
| AFTERTALE | defamation, calumny |
| ASPERSION | defamation, detraction |
| CRITICISM | disapproval, aspersion |
| DETRACTION | defamation, slander |
| BURST | detonation, blast |
| HARM | detriment |