(n): a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
(n): the use of language to perform some act
(n): an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
(n): strong criticism
(v): charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
(v): blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
