slander (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈslændər/
Definition
A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.
Examples
The court found the journalist guilty of slander.
His lawyer warned him not to commit slander against the company.
Spreading rumors can be considered a form of slander.
How to Use slander
- slander someone (prepositional phrase)
- To make a false spoken statement about someone that damages their reputation. — "He was accused of slandering his former colleagues."
- slander of title (collocation)
- A false statement that denies or disputes someone's legal ownership of property. — "The lawsuit included a claim for slander of title regarding the disputed land."
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