slander

Example Sentences

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He has long said the allegations against him are part of a campaign of slander.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

As accusations mounted, Do claimed he was the victim of slander, responding with defiant vitriol against the reporter who broke the story, Nick Gerda, and demanding his firing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Fishel then noted that she was not active on Facebook but took a dig at Ward, claiming she spoke to TMZ to slander the cast when their podcast was in the news.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

Thanks to Bryant, that slander caught on across America.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

“I remind you that the penalty for slander is heavy. A fine of thirty pounds or three hours in the stocks. Mistress Tyler would be within her rights to press her own charges.”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare