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Spoken lies that defame another person are called slander. When the lies are in print or other media, it would be called libel. Various laws either allow defaming insults, or (conversely) allow legal action against them.

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What is another word for spoken lies?

The word for spoken lies is slander.


What is is called when you sue someone for saying lies about you?

If the defamation (false statements or lies) is spoken then it is considered slander. If the defamation is written, then it is called libel.


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Slander is spoken untruth about someone; libel is untruth in print.


Why does nobody believe a person who lies all the time?

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What is it called when you say false statements about someone?

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When you print lies about someone to hurt him or her is called?

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What is it called when some lies and believes their lies to the point of tears?

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