Slander Common

Slander has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

slander

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

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A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

Verb

charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

"The journalists have defamed me!"

"The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

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To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of.