Definition of Slander
Slander
slan·der
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of making a false statement about someone that damages their reputation;
e.g. The man is suing the news channel for slander against him.
(verb)
to make false and usually damaging statements about someone;
e.g. The news channel was accused of slandering the man and his business.
(noun)
(in law) defamation of someone by oral statements rather than by written statements or pictures;
e.g. The man was accused of slander against the lady.
(noun)
defamation;
e.g. They made statements full of slander.
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