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/ˈslændər/
Meaning & Definition
noun
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
She filed a lawsuit against him for slander after he falsely accused her of theft.
a false and malicious spoken statement.
His slander spread quickly among the community, tarnishing her reputation.
verb
to make false and damaging statements about someone.
They slandered her character in an attempt to win the election.
to defame someone by speaking slanderous statements.
It is illegal to slander someone without evidence.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'eslandre', from Latin 'slandrare', from 'slando' meaning 'to be in a state of disgrace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slanderous remarks:
False statements made about someone intended to harm their reputation.
to slander someone:
To speak falsely about someone with the intent to damage their reputation.
a slander case:
A legal case involving a claim of slander.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Throwing shade
She's just throwing shade when she talks about his past mistakes.
Dirt on someone
I've got some dirt on him that could ruin his career.