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Meaning of slanderer
A person who makes false and malicious statements about someone.
Etymology of slanderer
The word "slanderer" originates from the Old French word "esclandre," meaning "scandal" or "disgrace," and the Latin word "scandalum," meaning "stumbling block" or "offense."
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a person who utters false and malicious statements about someone, with the intention of damaging their reputation.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who makes a false and malicious statement about someone, especially one that is spoken or written and is intended to damage their reputation.
- * A person who engages in the act of slander, which is the utterance of false and malicious statements that damage someone's reputation.
Usage Examples
- The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing an article written by a notorious slanderer.
- * The company's reputation was damaged by a slanderer who spread false rumors about their products.