Slander (Noun)
Meaning 1
Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's opponent was accused of slander for spreading false rumors about their character during the campaign.
- The company was sued for slander after a former employee made false claims about the CEO's business practices.
- The celebrity's reputation was damaged by slander when a tabloid published false stories about their personal life.
- The blogger was found guilty of slander for writing false and defamatory articles about a local business owner.
- The lawyer warned her client that making false accusations about a rival company could be considered slander and result in serious consequences.
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Meaning 2
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.