- A false tale or report maliciously uttered, tending to
injure the reputation of another; the malicious utterance of defamatory
reports; the dissemination of malicious tales or suggestions to the
injury of another. - Disgrace; reproach; dishonor; opprobrium. - Formerly, defamation generally, whether oral or written;
in modern usage, defamation by words spoken; utterance of false,
malicious, and defamatory words, tending to the damage and derogation
of another; calumny. See the Note under Defamation.
2 . Slander
[ v. t.]
- To defame; to injure by maliciously uttering a false
report; to tarnish or impair the reputation of by false tales
maliciously told or propagated; to calumniate. - To bring discredit or shame upon by one's acts.
Meaning of 'slander' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . slander
[ v]
Meaning (1): - charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Slander Slander can be defined as false defamation expressed as spoken words, signs or gestures, which cause damage to the character or reputation of the individual being defamed.