a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.

an offense caused by a fault or misdeed.

damage to reputation; public disgrace.

defamatory talk; malicious gossip.

a person whose conduct brings disgrace or offense.

British Dialect . to defame (someone) by spreading scandal.

Obsolete . to disgrace.

noun

aspersion , backbiting , backstabbing , belittlement , calumny , crime , defamation , depreciation , detraction , dirty linen , discredit , disgrace , dishonor , disparagement , disrepute , dynamite , eavesdropping , gossip , hearsay , idle rumor , ignominy , infamy , mud , obloquy , opprobrium , reproach , rumor , scorcher , shame , sin , skeleton in closet , slander , tale , talk , turpitude , wrongdoing , calumniation , character assassination , denigration , traducement , vilification , embarrassment , expose , odium , outrage , stain