Defamation Terminology

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noun a person who spreads false and damaging statements about someone

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  • The slanderer was brought to court for spreading false information about the company.
  • I heard that Sarah is a real slanderer, always talking behind people's backs.
  • Don't listen to that slanderer, they're just trying to stir up drama.
  • The whispering wind carried the words of the slanderer, poisoning the air with lies.

noun a defamatory statement or representation

  • The politician faced vilification from the public after his controversial remarks.
  • She couldn't handle the vilification from her classmates for being different.
  • The celebrity received a lot of hate and vilification on social media.
  • The vilification of her character was like a dark cloud hanging over her reputation.