slander
Translation
slander, defamation (spoken)
Examples
He is suing the paper for slander.
He is suing the paper for slander.
Spreading such slander is a serious offence.
Spreading such slander is a serious offense.
Grammar Patterns
to sue ((sb.)) for ((slander)) to take legal action against (sb.) for spoken defamation He is suing the paper for slander.
to spread ((slander)) to disseminate false spoken statements Spreading such slander is a serious offense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: defamation, calumny; Related: libel (written defamation)
Etymology
From Old French 'esclandre' (scandal), from Latin 'scandalum'.
Memory Tips
Remember the 'S' in Slander stands for 'Spoken' to distinguish it from libel, which is written.