All 3 Uses of
slander
in
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
- The best way is to slander Valentine With falsehood, cowardice, and poor descent, Three things that women highly hold in hate.†
Scene 3.2 *slander = lie in such a way as to damage the reputation of another; or the lies told
- Then you must undertake to slander him.†
Scene 3.2
- Where your good word cannot advantage him, Your slander never can endamage him; Therefore the office is indifferent, Being entreated to it by your friend.†
Scene 3.2
Definition:
lie to damage the reputation of another; or the lies told
The legal distinction between libel and slander is that libel is an oral offense while slander is written or published.