Slander
Definition
(noun) The action of making false statements damaging to someone’s reputation
Examples
“The line between slander and free speech seems to blur more with each passing year.”
“That's slander, plain and simple.”
“He fired off a slander suit after the article ran.”
“At the diner in Tulsa, Maya laughed it off, but the slander still stung.”
“I won't sit here while you spread slander about my brother.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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