slander
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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 case type is described as "Media and Communication -- Part 7 Claim -- Defamation -- libel and slander".
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
“I slander no one, but shall speak the truth.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
"All right," I said, "expose me if you can, but stop the slander."
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
The Chinese embassy in London said it "strongly opposes" the accusations, calling them "completely fabricated and malicious slanders".
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2024
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
“His Twitter feed alone — with its habitual string of mischaracterizations, lies, and slanders — is a near perfect example of a human being who is morally lost and confused,’’ Mr. Galli wrote.
From New York Times ● Dec. 20, 2019
The character of others must suffer by their malicious slanders and false statements.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
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
Knox was convicted of slandering Mr Lumumba in 2011.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024
Morgan's gratuitous sensationalism ... builds upon a pattern of Morgan's ongoing obsession with slandering Markle.
From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2024
He shot back, “You are slandering me incorrectly.... My views are constantly misrepresented.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
The Hong Kong government firmly rejected what it called the slandering remarks in the report.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023
“I’d rather not ask the obscene motive for this. I’d like to think that you’re attempting to make amends in your simple way for slandering me on my dismal first day with this ludicrous wagon.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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