förtala — meaning in English
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English meaning
- calumniate verb To make hurtful untrue comments about.
- defame verb To damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.
- libel noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
- slander noun A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.
Senses
förtala is used for these senses in English:
- calumniate (transitive) To make hurtful untrue comments about.
- cast aspersions (idiomatic) To make damaging or spiteful remarks.
- defame To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]
calumniate — full definition
- verb To make hurtful untrue comments about.
- verb To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.