How Do You Spell SLANDER?

Pronunciation: [slˈandə] (IPA)

The word "slander" is spelled as /ˈslændər/. "Slander" is a term used to describe false and harmful statements made by an individual about another person or group of people. The word is commonly misspelled as "slender". In the IPA pronunciation, the "a" is pronounced as a short "æ" sound, the "d" is a hard "d" sound, and the final "er" is pronounced as an unstressed schwa sound. It is important to correctly spell and understand the meaning of "slander" in order to avoid negative consequences.

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SLANDER Meaning and Definition

  1. Slander refers to a form of defamation or false statement that is made orally or spoken, designed to harm the reputation, character, or goodwill of an individual or entity. It involves making false verbal claims or accusations about someone, resulting in their defamation, tarnishing their reputation, or causing harm to their personal or professional life.

    The essential element of slander is that it must be spoken; any false statements made in writing or any form of publication are typically considered libel instead. Slander differs from libel mainly in the medium through which the false statements are communicated.

    To be legally considered slanderous, the false statements must fulfill certain criteria. These include that the information must be false rather than opinion-based or true, it must be spoken to a third person or third party directly or indirectly, and it must cause harm to the reputation, character, or overall standing of the person being targeted.

    Legal action can be taken by the individual who has been slandered to seek damages or protect their reputation. However, the burden of proof lies with the person allegedly slandered, as they need to demonstrate the falsity of the statements and the harm caused by them. Moreover, certain defenses like truth, privilege, or fair comment may be raised by the defendant to counter the claim of slander.

  2. • A false tale or report tending to injure the reputation of another; defamation.
    • To injure by maliciously spreading a false report; to defame.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SLANDER

The word "slander" comes from the Middle English term "sclaundre" which evolved from the Old French word "esclandre". This Old French term was derived from the Latin word "exclamare", which meant to "cry out" or "shout". Over time, "esclandre" took on the meaning of a scandalous or defamatory statement made publicly. In English, the term transformed into "sclaundre" and eventually became "slander" as we know it today.

Similar spelling words for SLANDER

Plural form of SLANDER is SLANDERS

Conjugate verb Slander

CONDITIONAL

I would slander
you would slander
he/she/it would slander
we would slander
they would slander

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be slandering
you would be slandering
he/she/it would be slandering
we would be slandering
they would be slandering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have slander
you would have slander
he/she/it would have slander
we would have slander
they would have slander

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been slandering
you would have been slandering
he/she/it would have been slandering
we would have been slandering
they would have been slandering

FUTURE

I will slander
you will slander
he/she/it will slander
we will slander
they will slander

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be slandering
you will be slandering
he/she/it will be slandering
we will be slandering
they will be slandering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have slandered
you will have slandered
he/she/it will have slandered
we will have slandered
they will have slandered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been slandering
you will have been slandering
he/she/it will have been slandering
we will have been slandering
they will have been slandering

IMPERATIVE

you slander
we let´s slander

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to slander

PAST

I slandered
you slandered
he/she/it slandered
we slandered
they slandered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was slandering
you were slandering
he/she/it was slandering
we were slandering
they were slandering

PAST PARTICIPLE

slandered

PAST PERFECT

I had slandered
you had slandered
he/she/it had slandered
we had slandered
they had slandered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been slandering
you had been slandering
he/she/it had been slandering
we had been slandering
they had been slandering

PRESENT

I slander
you slander
he/she/it slanders
we slander
they slander

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am slandering
you are slandering
he/she/it is slandering
we are slandering
they are slandering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

slandering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have slandered
you have slandered
he/she/it has slandered
we have slandered
they have slandered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been slandering
you have been slandering
he/she/it has been slandering
we have been slandering
they have been slandering
I would have slandered
we would have slandered
you would have slandered
he/she/it would have slandered
they would have slandered

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