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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈslændɚ/ · UK /ˈslɑːndə/
slander means: False spoken statements that harm someone's good name, or the act of making them.
noun
False spoken statements that harm someone's good name, or the act of making them.
- That accusation is slander.
- She sued him for slander after his public remarks.
- His reputation suffered because of the slander.
verb
To say false things about someone that harm what other people think of them.
- He slandered his former colleague.
- She accused the speaker of slandering her family.
- You cannot slander someone and expect their trust.
Questions about slander
What does slander mean?
False spoken statements that harm someone's good name, or the act of making them.
What is slander in other languages?
Türkçe: iftira · Español: calumnia · Français: diffamation · Deutsch: Verleumdung · Italiano: calunnia · 日本語: 名誉毀損
How do you pronounce slander?
In American English /ˈslændɚ/; in British English /ˈslɑːndə/.
How do you use slander in a sentence?
That accusation is slander. She sued him for slander after his public remarks.
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