Definition of Slander

to make a statement that cannot be proven in order to injure someone’s reputation

Examples of Slander in a sentence

To win the election for homecoming queen, Jill resorted to slander to ruin her competitors’ reputations.  

The magazine is known for its habit of creating false articles that slander celebrities in order to increase sales.  

Because Gail wanted Heather’s job, she tried to slander her at work by spreading rumors about Heather’s past drug issues.  

The politician’s attempts to slander his rival with lies backfired and cost him the election.  

When the singer heard the reporter made a false claim about her on the news, she asked her lawyer to sue the network for slander.  

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