slander; libel; to spread rumors to damage another person's reputation

the crime of slander or libel; an offense involving the spreading of false statements intended to damage another person's reputation

slanderer; libeler; person who makes false and damaging statements about another

to criticize or resent someone in one's heart without speaking out; to hold a grudge and badmouth someone behind someone's back

to harbor unspoken criticism or silent disagreement without speaking aloud; a silent curse or disagreement

scandal or gossip, usually concerning personal lives or secrets; variant of [[绯闻|緋聞|fei1 wen2]]