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slander

/ˈslændɚ/

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1 · noun

a false spoken statement that harms someone's reputation

口头诽谤

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The accusation was dismissed as slander when witnesses contradicted it.
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证人的证词与指控相矛盾，那项指控因此被认定为口头诽谤。
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Pronunciation: /ˈslændɚ/

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