slander — the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈslændər/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's lawyer warned that spreading slander on social media could result in serious legal consequences.
- He thought gossiping about his neighbor's cooking was harmless, until he was sued for slander by the local chef.
- The company's reputation was damaged by slander from a disgruntled former employee.
slander
NOUN[/ˈslændər/]
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation
A gossiping neighbor spreads slander about the baker, ruining his reputation overnight.
Slam her with lies — that's slander, no disguise!
As the salamander meanders, slander wanders
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'skandalon' meaning scandal or stumbling block, which entered English through Middle Low German and Old French 'escandre'. The word ultimately derives from Greek 'skandalon' meaning trap or stumbling block.
Breakdown
sland- (from Old Norse skandalon, meaning scandal/defamation) + -er (agent noun suffix, one who does) = slander (one who makes false damaging statements)
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's lawyer warned that spreading slander on social media could result in serious legal consequences.”
“He thought gossiping about his neighbor's cooking was harmless, until he was sued for slander by the local chef.”
“The company's reputation was damaged by slander from a disgruntled former employee.”
“She refused to engage in slander, believing that actions speak louder than words.”
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