Both Uses of "slander" in "Ordinary People"

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slander
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Now, on top of the shame, is disgust with himself for his slandering words.†
p. 55.7 *

slandering = lying in a way that damages the reputation of another
He has slandered her, to her face and behind her back.†
p. 116.2

slandered = lied in a way that damaged the reputation of another

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(1) (slander)
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.
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)