Definition of Slander
Slander
Slan·der


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To make false and damaging statements about someone.

e.g. The politician sued the newspaper for slander over the false accusations.

(verb)
to make false and usually damaging statements about someone;

e.g. The news channel was accused of slandering the man and his business.

(noun)
(in law) defamation of someone by oral statements rather than by written statements or pictures;

e.g. The man was accused of slander against the lady.

(noun)
defamation;

e.g. They made statements full of slander.



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