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slander

/ˈslændər/  ·  say it: SLAN·der

defamation in spoken form

In Law & Justice

In more detail

1. (noun) a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation

2. (verb) to make false spoken statements that damage someone's reputation

Examples

• 1. He sued the newspaper for slander after they made false claims about his business.
• 2. She was accused of slandering her competitor by spreading lies about him.

Nearby in Law & Justice

parole, power of attorney, settlement, solicitor, summons, tribunal