Maldicientes (en. Slanderers)

/mal.di.si.en.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who utters curses or speaks negatively about others.
Malicious people often create unfounded rumors.
Los maldicientes a menudo crean rumores sin fundamentos.
That which refers to the bad reputation or fame created by malicious comments.
Malicious people can ruin a person's reputation.
Los maldicientes pueden arruinar la reputación de una persona.

Etymology

Derived from 'mal' and 'dizer', where 'dizer' refers to saying or speaking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

speak ill of
To criticize or express unfavorable opinions about someone.
hablar mal de
have a bad reputation
To be known for having a negative character or reputation.
tener mala fama
speak ill of someone
To say negative things with the purpose of harming.
echar mal de boca

Related Words

slander
False accusation that seeks to discredit someone.
calumnia
defamation
Action of harming someone's reputation through false statements.
difamación
rumor
Unconfirmed information that circulates among people, often harmful.
rumor

Slang Meanings

Gossiper
Don't trust him, he is a malicious gossip, always spreading rumors.
No te fíes de él, es un maldiciente, siempre está chismoseando.
Gossip
That girl is a malicious gossip, always speaking ill of others.
Esa chica es una maldiciente, siempre está hablando mal de los demás.