1. people who make false spoken statements that damage someone’s reputation
Usage: plural of slanderer

Examples

• The politician sued the slanderers who spread lies about his family.
• She refused to listen to the slanderers gossiping in the office.
• The court ordered the slanderers to pay damages for their false accusations.
• Slanderers often hide behind anonymous social media accounts.
• The celebrity’s lawyers warned that slanderers would face legal action.
• He was known to associate with slanderers and troublemakers.