Slanderer

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈslændərər/

Definitions of slanderer

noun a person who spreads false and damaging statements about someone

Example Sentences

A1 A slanderer spreads lies about others.

A2 The gossip at school was known as a slanderer.

B1 The politician was accused of being a slanderer by his opponents.

B2 The tabloid newspaper was sued for defamation by the slanderer.

C1 The slanderer's reputation was ruined after the scandal broke.

C2 The court found the slanderer guilty of libel and ordered them to pay damages.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 She slandered her coworker by spreading false rumors about him.

A2 The politician was accused of slandering his opponent during the debate.

B1 The celebrity sued the tabloid for slandering her reputation.

B2 The company faced legal action for slandering their competitor in a marketing campaign.

C1 The journalist was fired for slandering public figures in her articles.

C2 The author faced backlash for slandering a well-respected academic in his latest book.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 She is a nice person, not a slanderer.

A2 The community was shocked by the actions of the slanderer.

B1 The slanderer spread false rumors about her coworker.

B2 The politician was accused of being a slanderer by his opponents.

C1 The journalist was known for her investigative reporting and was not considered a slanderer.

C2 The court found the defendant guilty of being a malicious slanderer.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke slanderer about her coworker.

A2 The gossip spread by the slanderer was quickly debunked.

B1 The slanderer was known for spreading false rumors.

B2 The politician was accused of being a slanderer by his opponents.

C1 The journalist was sued for defamation after being labeled as a slanderer.

C2 The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff, finding the defendant guilty of being a slanderer.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 The slanderer spread false rumors about her.

A2 The slanderer was caught lying about his coworker.

B1 The company fired the slanderer for spreading malicious gossip.

B2 The slanderer's reputation was ruined after being exposed for spreading lies.

C1 The slanderer faced legal consequences for defaming a public figure.

C2 The slanderer's deceitful actions led to a defamation lawsuit against them.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The slanderer spread false rumors about her friend.

A2 The slanderer was caught lying about his colleague.

B1 The slanderer faced legal consequences for defaming his neighbor.

B2 The slanderer's reputation was ruined after spreading malicious lies about his boss.

C1 The slanderer was sued for defamation by multiple individuals.

C2 The slanderer's actions led to severe consequences for his career and personal life.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that the new student is a slanderer, but I don't believe it.

A2 The gossip about her being a slanderer spread quickly through the school.

B1 The politician accused his opponent of being a slanderer during the debate.

B2 The lawsuit was filed against the slanderer for spreading false information.

C1 The reputation of the company was damaged by the actions of the slanderer.

C2 The slanderer was eventually exposed and faced legal consequences for their actions.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Slanderer! That's not true.

A2 Slanderer! Why are you spreading lies?

B1 Slanderer! I won't stand for these false accusations.

B2 Slanderer! Your words are damaging and hurtful.

C1 Slanderer! Your malicious intent is evident.

C2 Slanderer! I will not tolerate your defamation.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 The slanderer spread false rumors about his coworker.

A2 She was accused of being a slanderer after gossiping about her friend.

B1 The community was shocked to discover that the respected leader was actually a slanderer.

B2 The politician was known for being a skilled slanderer, using lies to discredit opponents.

C1 The journalist was sued for defamation after being exposed as a serial slanderer.

C2 The court found the accused to be a malicious slanderer, causing irreparable harm to the victim's reputation.

Examples of slanderer in a Sentence

formal The slanderer was brought to court for spreading false information about the company.

informal I heard that Sarah is a real slanderer, always talking behind people's backs.

slang Don't listen to that slanderer, they're just trying to stir up drama.

figurative The whispering wind carried the words of the slanderer, poisoning the air with lies.

Grammatical Forms of slanderer

past tense

slandered

plural

slanderers

comparative

more slanderous

superlative

most slanderous

present tense

slanders

future tense

will slander

perfect tense

has slandered

continuous tense

is slandering

singular

slanderer

positive degree

slanderer

infinitive

to slander

gerund

slandering

participle

slandering

Origin and Evolution of slanderer

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'slanderer' originated from the Old French word 'esclandreur' which came from the Latin word 'slander', meaning to damage one's reputation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'slanderer' has retained its original meaning of someone who spreads false and damaging statements about someone else, but has also come to encompass the broader concept of someone who engages in malicious gossip or defamation.