Slander
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈslɑːndə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slander is a noun meaning To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.
Meaning
To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.
More Meanings
- A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
Example Sentences
Tuc[ca]. […] Can thy Author doe it impudently enough? Hiſt[rio]. O, I warrant you, Captaine: and ſpitefully inough too; he ha's one of the moſt ouerflowing villanous wits, in Rome. He will ſlander any man that breathes; If he diſguſt him. Tucca. I'le know the poor, egregious, nitty Raſcall; and he haue ſuch commendable Qualities, I'le cheriſh him: […]
Word Forms
- slanders
- slandre
- slandering
- slandered
Synonyms for slander
Depending on context, synonyms include aspersion, calumny, defamation, detraction, disparagement, libel.
Antonyms for slander
Common opposites include glorification, glorify.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aspersion, calumny, calumniate, defamation, denigrate, defame.
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