Slanders Meaning in English
word · lemma: slander
ˈsɫændɝz
SLAN-derz
slˈɑːndəz
slahn-DUHZ
Definition
'Slanders' is the plural of 'slander' and refers to multiple false statements made about someone to damage their reputation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or legal; typically used in contexts where several false statements are involved. Commonly follows words like "spread", "accuse of", or "respond to". Do not confuse with "libel" (written defamation).
Spanish: calumnias - difamacionesPortuguese (BR): calúnias - difamaçõesPortuguese (PT): calúnias - difamaçõesChinese (Simplified): 诽谤 - 诋毁Chinese (Traditional): 誹謗 - 誹毀Hindi: मानहानि - झूठे आरोपArabic: افتراءات - تشهيراتBengali: মানহানিকর অপবাদ - মিথ্যা অপবাদRussian: клеветыJapanese: 中傷Vietnamese: lời vu khống - lời phỉ bángKorean: 비방 - 중상Turkish: iftiralarUrdu: بدنامی کے الزامات - بہتانIndonesian: fitnah (lisan) - pencemaran nama baik
Example Sentences
He told many slanders about his neighbor.
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The newspaper published several slanders against the politician.
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She was hurt by the slanders going around at work.
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After hearing the slanders, he decided to set the record straight.
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Rumors and slanders can really ruin someone's life.
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She’s tired of defending herself against all those slanders online.
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