δυσφημέω
From LSJ
ὃ γὰρ βούλεται, τοῦθ' ἕκαστος καὶ οἴεται → what he wishes to be true, each person also believes to be true | what he wishes, each person also believes
English (LSJ)
A use ill words, esp. words of ill omen, A.Ag.1078, S.El. 905, Plu.Cic.22. II trans., speak ill of, S.El.1183, E.Heracl.600, Hec.181 (lyr.), Phld.Rh.1.215 S., Them.Or.13.178a:—Pass., Phld. Mort.36.