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    Maledicencia (en. Slander)

    /maledisenθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    To speak disparagingly or slanderously about someone.
    His fondness for maledicence cost him many friendships.
    Su afición a la maledicencia le costó muchas amistades.
    Expression of malicious or harmful comments.
    The maledicence in the office created a tense atmosphere.
    La maledicencia en la oficina generaba un ambiente tenso.
    Rumors or gossip that affect the reputation of others.
    The maledicences that circulate in the neighborhood are unfounded.
    Las maledicencias que corren en el barrio son infundadas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'maledicentia', formed by 'male' meaning 'bad' and 'dicere' meaning 'to say'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak in maledicence
    To speak disparagingly or critically about someone.
    hablar en maledicencia
    to be the object of maledicence
    To be the target of negative rumors or gossip.
    ser objeto de maledicencia
    not to fall into maledicence
    To avoid speaking ill of others.
    no caer en maledicencia

    Related Words

    maledicto
    One who speaks ill or criticizes others.
    maledicto
    maledicente
    One who emits maledicences.
    maledicente
    malediction
    A word or expression used to curse or to cause harm.
    maledición

    Slang Meanings

    Gossip
    Don't get carried away by the gossip, it's pure maledicence.
    No te dejes llevar por el chisme, es pura maledicencia.
    Chatter
    The chatter about the last party was full of maledicence.
    El cotorreo sobre la última fiesta estuvo lleno de maledicencia.