slander
Definition
Base, defamatory, untrue words said aloud, and tending to prejudice another person in business, means of livelihood, or reputation. Damages for slander (unlike those for libel) are not presumed and must be proved by the complainant, except in cases where slander constitutes an obvious defamation.
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