Answer: traduced

AnswerCrossword Clue
TRADUCEDBlackened a name.
TRADUCEDVilified.
TRADUCEDCalumniated
TRADUCEDMaligned
TRADUCEDSlandered
TRADUCEDDefamed
traducedTRADUCE, to defame (to destroy the reputation of)
traducedto slander