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slander

/ˈslændər/ noun · British & US
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What does slander mean?

noun

A false and malicious statement about someone, often with the intention of damaging their reputation. Slander is a form of defamation that is spoken rather than written.

Example

"The politician was accused of slander after making a false statement about his opponent during the debate."

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