slander

/'slɑ:ndə/
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slander

The journalist was accused of slander for spreading false rumors.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A false and damaging spoken statement about someone: "Slander" refers specifically to spoken words that harm a person's reputation by communicating false and malicious information about them.
    • The act of making such a statement: It also denotes the act or offense of uttering such defamatory words.

  2. Verb:

    • To utter a false and damaging statement about someone: To "slander" someone means to speak a false statement that injures their reputation.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The politician sued the newspaper for slander after they broadcast the false allegations.
    • Spreading that rumor about her is pure slander.

  • Verb:

    • He was accused of slandering his former business partner during the interview.
    • You should not slander people without any evidence.
Advanced Usage
  • Legal Context: In law, "slander" is a tort (a civil wrong) and is distinguished from "libel," which is defamation in written or published form. Slander pertains specifically to transient, spoken forms.
    • The lawsuit claimed slander, arguing the false statements were made in a public speech.
Variants and Related Words
  • Slanderous (adj): Having the nature of or containing slander; defamatory.
    • The article was full of slanderous accusations.
  • Slanderer (n): A person who slanders.
    • The court ordered the slanderer to pay damages.
Synonyms
  • Defamation (n): The act of damaging someone's good reputation (this is the general category; slander is a type of defamation).
  • Calumny (n): The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation; slander.
  • Malign (v): To speak harmful untruths about; to speak evil of.
Antonyms
  • Praise (n/v): Expression of approval or admiration.
  • Compliment (n/v): A polite expression of praise or admiration.
  • Acclaim (n/v): Enthusiastic and public praise.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • A campaign of slander: A sustained effort to damage someone's reputation through false spoken statements.
    • The election was marred by a campaign of slander against both candidates.
  • Actionable slander: Slander that is serious enough to provide grounds for a lawsuit.
    • Accusing a professional of fraud without proof is considered actionable slander.
slander

The journalist was accused of slander for spreading false rumors.

Noun
  1. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
  2. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
Verb
  1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
    • The journalists have defamed me! The article in the paper sullied my reputation

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