slander

1 of 2

verb

slan·der ˈslan-dər How to pronounce slander (audio)

slandered; slandering ˈslan-d(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce slander (audio)

transitive verb

: to utter slander against : defame

slanderer

ˈslan-dər-ər How to pronounce slander (audio)

noun

slander

2 of 2

noun

: the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation

: a false and defamatory oral statement about a person compare libel

slanderous

ˈslan-d(ə-)rəs How to pronounce slander (audio)

adjective

slanderously adverb

slanderousness noun

Example Sentences

Verb She was accused of slandering her former boss. Noun She is being sued for slander. He was a target of slander. We've heard countless unsupported slanders about her.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

So what do current Bachelorettes Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey think about all this Cary Fetman slander?

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Reddit can slander my name but when the truth comes out…..

Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 While the campaign to slander FDR’s intraparty antagonist started to unfold, the president was trying to protect one of his closest advisers from the same charge.

James Kirchick, Washington Post, 15 June 2022 The station broadcast across the Midwest, and Baker used its considerable reach, along with a print publication, to promote his cure, slander his personal enemies, and denigrate the mainstream medical establishment.

The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022 As an obvious first element, there must be a statement, which can either be in writing (libel) or spoken (slander).

Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Or a person who knows how fast rumors spread on social media and decides not to slander someone on Facebook or Twitter or TikTok, whatever that is.

Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 27 Apr. 2022 In attempting to slander her, Republican senators may also have done damage in the broader area of criminal-justice reform, dismissing all notions of judicial discretion and proportionality, let alone rehabilitation.

Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2022 And the same pundits and politicians who have spent two years attempting to ostracize and slander anyone who opposed their mandates are now deeply upset by some gentle prodding.

David Harsanyi, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022

Noun

After enduring slander, hatred, and an alleged assassination attempt, Justice Kavanaugh has continued to serve court and country.

Arjun Singh, National Review, 10 June 2022 The Steph Curry slander after Game 3 of the NBA Finals bordered on blasphemy.

Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 11 June 2022 Eight of Swords: Victimization, anxiety, being caught in the mind and causing unnecessary suffering, your thoughts are out of control, embarrassment, slander.

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 19 July 2022 Few would dispute that the two presidents bookending Abraham Lincoln were among our worst, but lumping in Harding with Buchanan and Johnson borders on slander.

WSJ, 6 July 2022 The unprovoked slander of Black women in the media is astounding – especially surrounding our looks.

Shelby Denise Smith, Essence, 9 June 2022 In 2016 -- before he was elected to the County Commission -- Eaton was one of four community activists the landfill’s previous owners sued for libel and slander, seeking $30 million in damages.

Dennis Pillion | Dpillion@al.com, al, 13 Jan. 2022 According to WalletHub, umbrella insurance also covers a wide range of scenarios such as libel and slander, false arrest, personal psychological harm and mental anguish, and malicious prosecution.

Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2021 One alleges slander and false statements made by Becerra, his family and friends made on social media.

Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

slander 1 of 2

transitive verb

slan·der ˈslan-dər How to pronounce slander (audio)

: to utter slander against

slander

2 of 2

noun

: defamation of a person by unprivileged oral communication made to a third party

also : defamatory oral statements

: the tort of oral defamation

sued his former employer for slander

compare defamation, false light, libel

Note: An action for slander may be brought without alleging and proving special damages if the statements in question have a plainly harmful character, as by imputing to the plaintiff criminal guilt, serious sexual misconduct, or conduct or a characteristic affecting his or her business or profession.

slander 1 of 2

noun

as in libel

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation instead of resorting to slander, the candidates should be outlining their plans for getting us out of this mess

Synonyms & Similar Words

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libel
defamation
defaming
libeling
libelling
calumny
smearing
criticism
vilification
maligning
traducing
abuse
vilifying
attack
censure
contempt
smear
calumniation
blackening
malice
innuendo
aspersing
detraction
backbiting
vituperation
character assassination
denunciation
invective
aspersion
maliciousness
disparagement
mud
disdain
denigration
spite
scorn
spitefulness
meanness
hatefulness
belittlement
malignity
venom
hatchet job
malevolence
muck
viciousness
malignancy
nastiness
spleen
cattiness
despite

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

praise
respect
applause
commendation
esteem
honor
flattery
acclaim
worship
veneration
accolade
reverence
adoration
adulation

slander

2 of 2

verb

as in to libel

to make untrue and harmful statements about for some reason, that newspaper seems determined to slander one particular celebrity

Synonyms & Similar Words

libel
smear
disgrace
defame
malign
discredit
humiliate
calumniate
vilify
shame
denigrate
asperse
disparage
dishonor
traduce
belittle
disdain
detract
blacken
humble
scorn
degrade
debase
abase

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

honor
praise
glorify
exalt
commend
respect
applaud
regard
esteem
admire
worship
acclaim
venerate
adore
revere

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of slander are asperse, calumniate, defame, malign, traduce, and vilify. While all these words mean "to injure by speaking ill of," slander stresses the suffering of the victim.

town gossips slandered their good name

The synonyms asperse and slander are sometimes interchangeable, but asperse implies continued attack on a reputation often by indirect or insinuated detraction.

both candidates aspersed the other's motives

The words calumniate and slander can be used in similar contexts, but calumniate imputes malice to the speaker and falsity to the assertions.

falsely calumniated as a traitor

The words defame and slander are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defame stresses the actual loss of or injury to one's good name.

sued them for defaming her reputation

While the synonyms malign and slander are close in meaning, malign suggests specific and often subtle misrepresentation but may not always imply deliberate lying.

the most maligned monarch in British history

The meanings of traduce and slander largely overlap; however, traduce stresses the resulting ignominy and distress to the victim.

so traduced the governor that he was driven from office

In some situations, the words vilify and slander are roughly equivalent. However, vilify implies attempting to destroy a reputation by open and direct abuse.

no criminal was more vilified in the press

单词	slander
释义	slander 1 of 2 verb slan·der ˈslan-dər slandered; slandering ˈslan-d(ə-)riŋ transitive verb : to utter slander against : defame slanderer ˈslan-dər-ər noun slander 2 of 2 noun 1 : the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation 2 : a false and defamatory oral statement about a person compare libel slanderous ˈslan-d(ə-)rəs adjective slanderously adverb slanderousness noun Synonyms Verb asperse blacken calumniate defame libel malign smear traduce vilify Noun aspersing blackening calumniation calumny character assassination defamation defaming libel libeling libelling maligning smearing traducing vilification vilifying See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She was accused of slandering her former boss. Noun She is being sued for slander. He was a target of slander. We've heard countless unsupported slanders about her. Recent Examples on the Web Verb So what do current Bachelorettes Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey think about all this Cary Fetman slander? Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2022 Reddit can slander my name but when the truth comes out….. Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 19 July 2022 While the campaign to slander FDR’s intraparty antagonist started to unfold, the president was trying to protect one of his closest advisers from the same charge. James Kirchick, Washington Post, 15 June 2022 The station broadcast across the Midwest, and Baker used its considerable reach, along with a print publication, to promote his cure, slander his personal enemies, and denigrate the mainstream medical establishment. The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022 As an obvious first element, there must be a statement, which can either be in writing (libel) or spoken (slander). Schuyler Moore, Forbes, 19 May 2022 Or a person who knows how fast rumors spread on social media and decides not to slander someone on Facebook or Twitter or TikTok, whatever that is. Beth Thames \| Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 27 Apr. 2022 In attempting to slander her, Republican senators may also have done damage in the broader area of criminal-justice reform, dismissing all notions of judicial discretion and proportionality, let alone rehabilitation. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2022 And the same pundits and politicians who have spent two years attempting to ostracize and slander anyone who opposed their mandates are now deeply upset by some gentle prodding. David Harsanyi, National Review, 3 Mar. 2022 Noun After enduring slander, hatred, and an alleged assassination attempt, Justice Kavanaugh has continued to serve court and country. Arjun Singh, National Review, 10 June 2022 The Steph Curry slander after Game 3 of the NBA Finals bordered on blasphemy. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 11 June 2022 Eight of Swords: Victimization, anxiety, being caught in the mind and causing unnecessary suffering, your thoughts are out of control, embarrassment, slander. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 19 July 2022 Few would dispute that the two presidents bookending Abraham Lincoln were among our worst, but lumping in Harding with Buchanan and Johnson borders on slander. WSJ, 6 July 2022 The unprovoked slander of Black women in the media is astounding – especially surrounding our looks. Shelby Denise Smith, Essence, 9 June 2022 In 2016 -- before he was elected to the County Commission -- Eaton was one of four community activists the landfill’s previous owners sued for libel and slander, seeking $30 million in damages. Dennis Pillion \| Dpillion@al.com, al, 13 Jan. 2022 According to WalletHub, umbrella insurance also covers a wide range of scenarios such as libel and slander, false arrest, personal psychological harm and mental anguish, and malicious prosecution. Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2021 One alleges slander and false statements made by Becerra, his family and friends made on social media. Annie Blanks, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English sclaundre, slaundre, from Anglo-French esclandre, alteration of escandle, from Late Latin scandalum stumbling block, offense — more at scandal entry 1 First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition slander 1 of 2 verb slan·der ˈslan-dər slandered; slandering : to make a false and damaging statement against slander 2 of 2 noun : a false statement that damages another person's reputation Legal Definition slander 1 of 2 transitive verb slan·der ˈslan-dər : to utter slander against slander 2 of 2 noun 1 : defamation of a person by unprivileged oral communication made to a third party also : defamatory oral statements 2 : the tort of oral defamation sued his former employer for slander compare defamation, false light, libel Note: An action for slander may be brought without alleging and proving special damages if the statements in question have a plainly harmful character, as by imputing to the plaintiff criminal guilt, serious sexual misconduct, or conduct or a characteristic affecting his or her business or profession. History and Etymology for slander Noun Anglo-French esclandre, from Old French escandle esclandre scandal, from Late Latin scandalum moral stumbling block, disgrace, from Greek skandalon, literally, snare, trap slander 1 of 2 noun as in libel the making of false statements that damage another's reputation instead of resorting to slander, the candidates should be outlining their plans for getting us out of this mess Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance libel defamation defaming libeling libelling calumny smearing criticism vilification maligning traducing abuse vilifying attack censure contempt smear calumniation blackening malice innuendo aspersing detraction backbiting vituperation character assassination denunciation invective aspersion maliciousness disparagement mud disdain denigration spite scorn spitefulness meanness hatefulness belittlement malignity venom hatchet job malevolence muck viciousness malignancy nastiness spleen cattiness despite Antonyms & Near Antonyms praise respect applause commendation esteem honor flattery acclaim worship veneration accolade reverence adoration adulation See More slander 2 of 2 verb as in to libel to make untrue and harmful statements about for some reason, that newspaper seems determined to slander one particular celebrity Synonyms & Similar Words libel smear disgrace defame malign discredit humiliate calumniate vilify shame denigrate asperse disparage dishonor traduce belittle disdain detract blacken humble scorn degrade debase abase Antonyms & Near Antonyms honor praise glorify exalt commend respect applaud regard esteem admire worship acclaim venerate adore revere See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of slander are asperse, calumniate, defame, malign, traduce, and vilify. While all these words mean "to injure by speaking ill of," slander stresses the suffering of the victim. town gossips slandered their good name The synonyms asperse and slander are sometimes interchangeable, but asperse implies continued attack on a reputation often by indirect or insinuated detraction. both candidates aspersed the other's motives The words calumniate and slander can be used in similar contexts, but calumniate imputes malice to the speaker and falsity to the assertions. falsely calumniated as a traitor The words defame and slander are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, defame stresses the actual loss of or injury to one's good name. sued them for defaming her reputation While the synonyms malign and slander are close in meaning, malign suggests specific and often subtle misrepresentation but may not always imply deliberate lying. the most maligned monarch in British history The meanings of traduce and slander largely overlap; however, traduce stresses the resulting ignominy and distress to the victim. so traduced the governor that he was driven from office In some situations, the words vilify and slander are roughly equivalent. However, vilify implies attempting to destroy a reputation by open and direct abuse. no criminal was more vilified in the press
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