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.

单词	slandering
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 slandering 1 of 2 adjective as in maligning Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance maligning insulting vilifying slanderous belittling disparaging degrading calumnious defamatory slighting demeaning libelous decrying derogatory uncomplimentary abusive denigratory scurrilous aspersing contemptuous derogative malign pejorative scornful disdainful libellous spiteful hateful deprecatory depreciatory detractive malicious unkind depreciative derisory malignant opprobrious malevolent despiteful denigrative virulent denunciatory cruel catty mean critical envious jealous resentful scathing rancorous caustic acrimonious venomous denunciative nasty bitter jaundiced acrid Antonyms & Near Antonyms laudatory commendatory admiring complimentary positive approving respectful applauding friendly adulatory sympathetic laudative kind appreciative kindly warm kindhearted warmhearted unmalicious See More slandering 2 of 2 verb present participle of slander as in libeling to make untrue and harmful statements about for some reason, that newspaper seems determined to slander one particular celebrity Synonyms & Similar Words libeling smearing libelling defaming maligning disgracing vilifying discrediting humiliating calumniating traducing shaming denigrating belittling disparaging blackening dishonoring detracting aspersing degrading disdaining debasing humbling scorning abasing Antonyms & Near Antonyms praising honoring commending glorifying respecting exalting applauding admiring regarding worshiping acclaiming worshipping esteeming revering adoring venerating See More
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