noun
slandering
Slandering (noun) means the act of spreading a false, damaging spoken statement about someone. Example: “His slandering of a rival candidate cost him public support.”
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The act of spreading a false, damaging spoken statement about someone.
"His slandering of a rival candidate cost him public support."
How to use slandering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of slandering someone.
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Word forms
- Plural
- slanderings
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Rhymes for slandering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “slandering” mean?
The word “slandering” means the act of spreading a false, damaging spoken statement about someone. In plain terms, the ongoing act of slandering someone.
How do you use “slandering” in a sentence?
Here is “slandering” used in a sentence: “His slandering of a rival candidate cost him public support.”
What part of speech is “slandering”?
“Slandering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of slandering?
"slandering" (noun) means the act of spreading a false, damaging spoken statement about someone.
