Slandered Meaning in English
word · lemma: slander
ˈsɫændɝd
SLAN-derd
slˈɑːndəd
slahn-DUHD
Definition
Accused someone of something false or harmful by speaking badly about them, damaging their reputation. It is the past tense of 'slander.'
Usage & Nuances
Formal/legal word. Used when spoken words (not written) hurt someone's reputation. Don't confuse with 'libeled', which refers to written statements. Commonly used in legal, media, or personal conflicts.
Spanish: difamado - calumniadoPortuguese (BR): difamado - caluniadoPortuguese (PT): difamado - caluniadoChinese (Simplified): 被诽谤Chinese (Traditional): 被誹謗Hindi: मानहानि की गईArabic: تم التشهير به - تم الافتراء عليهBengali: অপবাদ দিয়েছে - বদনাম করেছেRussian: око́леветал - оклеветалиJapanese: 中傷された - 名誉を傷つけられたVietnamese: vu oan - phỉ bángKorean: 비방했다 - 중상했다Turkish: iftira attı - karaladıUrdu: بدنام کیا - تہمت لگائیIndonesian: memfitnah - mencemarkan nama baik
Example Sentences
He slandered his coworker at the meeting.
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The politician said he was slandered by the press.
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She felt hurt after being slandered online.
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I can't believe he slandered me just to get ahead at work.
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She took legal action after being slandered on live television.
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Rumors spread quickly, and soon everyone thought he had been slandered unfairly.
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