Associations to the word «Slander»
Noun
- Accusation
- Adultery
- Malice
- Accused
- Libel
- Disgrace
- Reputation
- Imprisonment
- Defamation
- Tongue
- Innocence
- Motive
- Lying
- Neighbour
- Charge
- Enemy
- Falsehood
- Truth
- Gossip
- Tort
- Court
- Insult
- Penalty
- Envy
- Misconduct
- Ridicule
- Lawsuit
- Person
- Reproach
- Cruel
- Deceit
- Censure
- Obscenity
- Intrigue
- Allegation
- Qu
- Harassment
- Traitor
- Hutchinson
- Contempt
- Plaintiff
- Yuan
- Chu
- Scandal
- Blasphemy
- Firmness
- Speaking
- Censorship
- Prosecution
- Rumour
- Breach
- Arrogance
- Offence
- Rumor
- Suit
- Treason
- Pornography
- Suspicion
- Commandment
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SLANDER, noun. A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken or published), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
SLANDER, verb. To utter a slanderous statement; baselessly speak ill of.
Dictionary definition
SLANDER, noun. Words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.
SLANDER, noun. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
SLANDER, verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation".
Wise words
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