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slander

noun verb

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
R
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
8

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Pronunciation

ˈslɑːndə

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Definitions

noun

  1. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

noun

  1. words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

verb

  1. charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

    “The journalists have defamed me!”

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Example Sentences

The journalists have defamed me!
The article in the paper sullied my reputation

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