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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Hello,

I was wondering if the use of 'slander' is correct in this sentence?

From what I read in translation in the comment section below there is much slander of her vocal abilities.

The dictionary says that it refers to a spoken statement intended to damage good opinion people have of somebody. In this sentence it is a written statement. Is it correct?

Thanks
  

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I think it's correct. Because in this sentence, the word ' slander ' means ' defamation '. Hope this helps.

— Emmanuell

  • I think it's correct.
  • Because in this sentence, the word ' slander ' means ' defamation '.
  • Hope this helps.
  • Regards, Emmanuel .
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I think it's correct. Because in this sentence, the word 'slander' means 'defamation'.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Emmanuel.
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I think this is an incorrect use of the word. When you slander someone, you are saying something that is damaging and untrue. Here it is just expressing an opinion.
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No, it is not correct.

If you are reading it, then it is not slander. As in your post, 'slander' refers to defamation in a transitory medium (spoken, signed, gestured, etc.) and 'libel' is for defamation in fixed mediums (writing, images, etc.). Despite the fact that comments are often written in a fashion that emulates speech, they are still in a fixed medium and result in 'libel'. So, y
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Hi,

I believe the legal terms (at least where I live) are slander for speech and libel for writing.

Clive
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