slander

A representative of the RN party told AFP: "Jordan Bardella naturally denies these accusations levelled against him in the current political climate, and reserves the right to take legal action for defamation and slander."

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

And in the eyes of the state, this crosses the line from free speech into slander.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

The court filings show Prince Harry as a defendant alongside Mark Dyer, another former trustee of the charity, in a claim listed as "defamation - libel and slander".

From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026

The document was later ruled inadmissible at trial, but earlier this year, Italy’s highest court upheld Knox’s separate conviction for committing slander against Lumumba.

From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2025

The Pittsburg Post scolded, “It is not very manly or very dignified to slander a lady when she is not present.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Oana Eftimie dismisses the charges against Georgescu, and some of his backers, as reheated slanders:

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2025

Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said the individuals on trial are not Chinese law enforcement and called the charges "nothing but rumors and slanders."

From Reuters ● May 31, 2023

“TVN slanders our authorities. It slanders John Paul and it slanders all of our values,” Eleonora Sochal, 76, said.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 2, 2023

Often, when someone slanders another person, it’s over and done in a short amount of time.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 6, 2018

He forgives your maligner, and slanders you with all his heart.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Robert Green Ingersoll

But when she realizes Iago has slandered Desdemona she turns into an enraged lioness, roundly exposing and condemning him—and Othello—with righteous fury.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

It did not believe, for instance, in the legitimacy of grand juries, and slandered them for refusing to return indictments.

From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2026

Fueling a spat that has shattered ties between the long-allied nations, Gustavo Petro said, "Mr Trump has slandered me and insulted Colombia."

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025

News through her attorney, “It saddens me beyond belief that my husband’s character could be slandered in such a way.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025

At Rachel’s burial, Jackson angrily said, “I can and do forgive all my enemies. But those vile wretches who have slandered her must look to God for mercy.”

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

He shot back, “You are slandering me incorrectly.... My views are constantly misrepresented.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023

The “Dubai police received a complaint from a car rental office, accusing her of slandering and defaming an employee amidst a dispute over car rental fees,” police said in their statement.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2023

"You are slandering me incorrectly. What you're saying is dishonest," Kennedy said, pointing angrily in her direction, while the congresswoman declared she was reclaiming her time.

From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2023

She also accused the prosecutors of lying and slandering her.

From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2022

Meanwhile an “active counterrevolutionary” was convicted of slandering the Red Guards.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang