Slandered: meaning, definitions and examples

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slandered

 

[ ˈslændərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Slandered is the past tense of the verb slander, which means to make false spoken statements about someone that damage their reputation. It typically refers to verbal defamation, where someone falsely accuses another person to harm their character in the eyes of others. Slander can have significant legal implications and may lead to lawsuits for damages caused by the defamation. To succeed in a claim of slander, the victim must usually prove that the statements were false, damaging, and made with negligence or malice.

Synonyms

defamed, disparaged, maligned

Examples of usage

  • He slandered her in front of the entire company.
  • The politician accused his rival of slandering him during the debate.
  • She felt slandered after the rumors spread in the community.
  • He was sued for slandering his former business partner.

Translations

Translations of the word "slandered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 difamado

🇮🇳 अपमानित

🇩🇪 verleumdet

🇮🇩 dihujat

🇺🇦 оклеветаний

🇵🇱 zniesławiony

🇯🇵 中傷された

🇫🇷 diffamé

🇪🇸 difamado

🇹🇷 karalanmış

🇰🇷 중상모략당한

🇸🇦 مُشَوَّه

🇨🇿 pomluvený

🇸🇰 ohovorený

🇨🇳 被诽谤的

🇸🇮 obrekljan

🇮🇸 svertaður

🇰🇿 жала жабылған

🇬🇪 დასაბამებული

🇦🇿 iftira edilmiş

🇲🇽 difamado

Word origin

The term 'slander' comes from the Middle English word 'slandre,' which originated from the Old French word 'slander,' meaning 'slander, reproach, or harm.' This French term derives from the Latin word 'slandrum,' which means 'a false charge,' and is related to the word 'sclandra,' meaning 'to damage or to injure.' The evolution of the word reflects historical attitudes toward spoken words and reputation, highlighting the significance of verbal communication in society. Slander has been recognized in legal contexts for centuries, with laws evolving to address the harm caused by defamatory speech. Understanding slander also involves examining the cultural and ethical standards regarding truthfulness and reputation, which have varied across different societies and historical periods.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,246, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.