# slander, slanderer #

## Definition: ##

To slander means to say negative, defaming things about another person.

* Slander may be a true report or a false accusation, but its effect is to cause others to think negatively of the person being slandered.
* Some of the words translated as "slander" mean: "speak against" or "spread an evil report" or "defame."
* A slanderer is also called an "informer" or a "tale-bearer."

(See also: [blasphemy, blaspheme](../kt/blasphemy.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 04:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1co/04/12)
* [1 Timothy 03:11-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/03/11)
* [2 Corinthians 06:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2co/06/08)
* [Mark 07:20-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mrk/07/20)