Slanderer (Noun)
Meaning
One who attacks the reputation of another by slander or libel.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The politician's opponent was accused of being a slanderer for spreading false rumors about their character.
- The company sued the blogger for being a slanderer after they published defamatory statements about their business practices.
- The celebrity's publicist denounced the tabloid journalist as a slanderer for printing false and damaging stories about their client.
- The whistleblower was labeled a slanderer by the corporation they accused of wrongdoing, but many believed they were telling the truth.
- The historian was careful not to be a slanderer when writing about the scandalous behavior of the former president, making sure to verify all facts before publication.