slander
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A false or unsupported, malicious statement.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
slanderSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈslændɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
verb
To utter a slanderous statement about; baselessly speak ill of; to wrong.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.
Used this way, slander is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Related Words
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- defamationnoun
- falselyadverb
- libelnoun
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Synonyms
Sense: false or unsupported or malicious statement (spoken
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