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Slander

/ˈslɑːndə/ · noun

Meaning

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..

Definitions by Sense

  1. 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.
  2. To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.

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: […]

Synonyms for slander

aspersioncalumniousnesscalumnycharacter assassinationdefamationdetractiondisparagementlibelobloquyslandertraducementvilificationdefamedenigratesmirchsmearbesmirchaspersecalumniatesully

Antonyms for slander

glorificationglorify

Related Words

aspersioncalumnycalumniatedefamationdenigratedefamesullybesmirchsmirchsmearaspersevilificationlibeldiscreditvilifyslurinsultmalignstigmatizedenigration

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does slander mean?

Slander means 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..

What is a synonym for slander?

Common synonyms include aspersion, calumniousness, calumny, character assassination.

What is the opposite of slander?

Possible antonyms include glorification, glorify.

How do you use slander in a sentence?

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: […]

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