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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