SLANDERING Meaning and
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Slandering is a term used to describe the act of making false or damaging statements about someone with the intent to harm their reputation. Also known as defamation, slandering involves spreading false information or rumors about an individual or organization that may harm their character, integrity, or professional standing. It is a form of verbal or spoken defamation, where derogatory statements or inaccuracies are intentionally communicated to others.
The act of slandering entails making false claims or malicious remarks about a person, damaging their reputation and potentially causing harm to their personal or professional life. Slander can occur in various settings, including conversations, speeches, interviews, or public platforms such as social media or news outlets.
Slandering is different from libel, which refers to the act of defaming someone through written or printed statements. While libel involves the dissemination of false information through written materials such as newspapers, books, or online articles, slandering generally occurs through spoken words.
Slander can have severe consequences on the defamed individual, leading to loss of employment, damage to relationships, or even legal actions. In many jurisdictions, defamation laws are in place to protect individuals' reputations, and those guilty of slandering may be subject to lawsuits or other legal penalties. It is an act that is generally considered immoral and can undermine trust within a community or society.
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Etymology of SLANDERING
The word "slandering" is derived from the noun "slander", which originated from the Old French word "esclandre", meaning "scandal" or "defamation". It further traces back to the Latin word "exclamare", which means "to cry out" or "to exclaim". The term evolved in Middle English to "sclaundre" and later to "slander", which refers to the act of making false and damaging statements about someone with the intention to harm their reputation.
Conjugate verb Slandering
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