slander
/ˈslændər/
slan · der
ˈslæn · dər
English Definition
n. the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person''s reputation.
Significado en Español
calumnia, difamación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vu khống, phỉ báng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
''slander'' looks like ''scandal'', and a scandal can arise from slanderous comments.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for slander?
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A
honesty
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B
defamation
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C
praise
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D
admiration
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B — defamation.
“slander” means n. the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person''s reputation.
Common questions about “slander”
What does “slander” mean?
slander — n. the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person''s reputation.. In Chinese: 诽谤，中伤.
How do you pronounce “slander”?
slander is pronounced /ˈslændər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: slan · der.
Is “slander” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. slander appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “slander”?
''slander'' looks like ''scandal'', and a scandal can arise from slanderous comments.
