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slander

[slan-der] / ˈslæn dər /




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These realities don’t map to every experience yet following the NPC slander to its logical conclusion can be dangerous: declaring that a person’s alleged lack of inner thinking is justification for dismissing their humanity.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

Beijing's foreign ministry said while it was not aware of the specifics of his case, "we have always opposed any slander and smear directed at China".

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

It’s slander to allege that he’s above us, just because he’s been one of the richest people on the face of the planet.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026

Professor Inger Brodey alleged that the school’s hiring was marred by “improprieties, slander, vindictiveness and manipulation” and accused Mr. Atkins of hiring “candidates who conform to unspoken, homogenous, ideological criteria.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

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

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

“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 Chinese Foreign Ministry called Mr. Pompeo’s comments “pure slanders in total disregard of facts.”

From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2019

Millions of reputations have been blasted by its slanders.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 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

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

And afterward, according to CNN’s Joan Biskupic, he wrote a letter to Judge Furman essentially apologizing for joining an opinion that slandered him.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 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

The proposed legal changes also forbid "insulting, slandering or otherwise infringing upon the names of local heroes and martyrs" as well as vandalism of their memorial statues.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 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

The Hong Kong government firmly rejected what it called the slandering remarks in the report.

From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2023

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


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