Slander

Pronunciation:/ˈslændər/
ENZH

Quick Translations

  • 诽谤
  • 中伤
  • 损害名誉

Definitions

noun

Definition

the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation

In ZH

诽谤是对一个人名声有损害的虚假的口头陈述的行为或罪行

Examples

  • He was sued for slander after making false accusations.
  • Slander can lead to serious legal consequences.
  • She felt that the slander affected her career significantly.
  • Public figures often deal with slanderous statements in the media.
  • The politician claimed slander after the rumors spread.
verb

Definition

to make false and damaging statements about someone

In ZH

对某人作出虚假且有损害的陈述

Examples

  • He slandered her name during the debate.
  • Slandering someone's character can lead to lawsuits.
  • It is unethical to slander others for personal gain.
  • The rumor slandered his reputation in the community.
  • She accused him of slandering her in front of their friends.