slander

NounTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Noun

The crime of uttering a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation.

"The politician accused his opponent of slander after the false claims were broadcast."

Transitive Verb

[~ someone]

To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation.

"He was sued for attempting to slander the CEO during the press conference."

Intransitive Verb

To speak falsely about someone in order to damage their reputation.

"The witness began to slander the defendant in an attempt to sway the jury."

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