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- Dictionaryslander/ˈslɑːndə/
noun
- 1. the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation: "he is suing the TV company for slander"
verb
- 1. make false and damaging statements about (someone): "they were accused of slandering the head of state"
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The meaning of SLANDER is to utter slander against : defame. How to use slander in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Slander.
SLANDER definition: 1. a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation, or the making of such a…. Learn more.
Jan 1, 2016 · Slander is a defamatory statement that is spoken, rather than published in writing or art. In order to qualify as slander in a legal action, the statement must be false and maliciously made. In most cases, the statement must have been presented as fact, rather than the speaker’s opinion.
noun. defamation; calumny: The accusations are based on hearsay, rumor, or intentional slander, and remain undocumented and unproved. a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report: The writer is spewing a despicable slander against an 87-year-old man, and without a shred of proof.
SLANDER meaning: 1. a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation, or the making of such a…. Learn more.
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. synonyms: aspersion, calumny, defamation, denigration. see more. see less. type of: attack. strong criticism. verb. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone.
a. defamation in some transient form, as by spoken words, gestures, etc. b. a slanderous statement, etc. 2. any false or defamatory words spoken about a person; calumny. verb. 3. to utter or circulate slander (about)
slan•der. (ˈslæn dər) n. 1. defamation; calumny. 2. a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report. 3. Law. defamation by oral utterance rather than by writing, pictures, etc. v.t. 4. to utter slander against; defame.
Definition of slander verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Slander Definition. The utterance in the presence of another person of a false statement or statements, damaging to a third person's character or reputation: usually distinguished from libel, which is written. Such a spoken statement.
