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Slander

🇬🇧 UK //ˈslændə// 🇺🇸 US //ˈslændər//

Meaning of Slander

The action of making false spoken statements that damage someone's reputation.

In simple words: Saying false things about someone that hurt their reputation.

Slander in a sentence

• The accusation was a clear case of slander against her character.
• He sued the newspaper for slander after they published false claims about him.
• Slander can have serious consequences in a person's life and career.
• Friends should not slander each other, especially without proof.
• The lawyer showed evidence that the statements were slanderous.

How to use Slander

Used in legal contexts when referring to false statements. Not commonly used in casual conversation. More serious than gossip.

Grammar pattern

slander + object

Memory hint

Think 'slander' sounds like 'lander', and imagine a 'lander' crashing a reputation.

Related words

Collocations with Slander

• commit slander
• slanderous remarks
• accusations of slander
• legally challenge slander
• slander case

Synonyms for Slander

• defamation
• malicious gossip
• character assassination
• libel (spoken)
• calumny

Common mistakes with Slander

• Confused with 'libel', which refers to written false statements.
• Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'He slandered' instead of 'He slandered her.'
• Using in non-legal contexts incorrectly.

Frequently asked questions about Slander

What does Slander mean?

Saying false things about someone that hurt their reputation.

What is the definition of Slander?

The action of making false spoken statements that damage someone's reputation.

How do you use Slander in a sentence?

The accusation was a clear case of slander against her character.

Can you give another example of Slander?

He sued the newspaper for slander after they published false claims about him.

What are synonyms for Slander?

Common alternatives include defamation, malicious gossip, character assassination, libel (spoken), calumny.

What words go with Slander?

It commonly pairs with commit slander, slanderous remarks, accusations of slander, legally challenge slander, slander case.

What are common mistakes when using Slander?

Confused with 'libel', which refers to written false statements. Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'He slandered' instead of 'He slandered her.' Using in non-legal contexts incorrectly.

How do you pronounce Slander?

US: //ˈslændər//, UK: //ˈslændə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Slander formal or informal?

"Slander" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Slander?

Used in legal contexts when referring to false statements. Not commonly used in casual conversation. More serious than gossip.