rumourmongering

Example:His claims were later found to be slander, as he had provided no evidence supporting his allegations.

Definition:The act of falsely defaming someone by public statements, often to damage their reputation or standing in the community.

Example:The publisher faced legal action for calumny after publishing rumors about a public figure's personal life.

Definition:The utterance of maliciously false and defamatory statements about someone, with the aim of damaging their reputation.

Example:While often dismissed as gossip, a rumor can sometimes be the first indication of a real issue that requires attention.

Definition:Casual or unimportant conversation about other people, especially talk not based on fact as when someone passes along a rumor.