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      slanders
      noun
      an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
      words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
      verb
      charge falsely or with malicious intent
      Roots
      skandalonslander- · Greek · trap, stumbling block
      Words related to slanders
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