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john commented on the word slander vs libel
Both are forms of defamation, but slander is spoken, and libel is either written or conveyed in a more durable media (defamation over radio or television is usually considered libel, not slander).
Personally I prefer calumny :-)
October 31, 2008
seanahan commented on the word slander vs libel
calumny
November 3, 2008