slander

Example Sentences

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“Nobody has endured what he has over the past few years. People tried to murder him, incarcerate him, slander him. But here he is. I’m so very proud.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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

He is suing Kardashian for libel, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, negligence and representing him in false light.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

Thanks to Bryant, that slander caught on across America.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

"All right," I said, "expose me if you can, but stop the slander."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison