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Definition slander in British English

slander noun

noun
/ˈslɑːndə(r)/
1

the crime of saying something about someone that is not true and is likely to damage their reputation

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2

something bad that you say about someone that is not true and may damage their reputation

Example

What you said about Barbara is cruel and vicious slander.

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Definition slander in British English