Which of the choices below is an example of slander?

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Texting a friend to intentionally start a rumor about another person that made you mad.
Texting a friend to intentionally start a rumor about another person that made you mad.

Sending an email to the principal falsely accusing a student of vaping
Sending an email to the principal falsely accusing a student of vaping

Telling a group of people that your ex friend is cheating on her boyfriend.
Telling a group of people that your ex friend is cheating on her boyfriend.

Writing a rumor about someone on the bathroom wall.

Answer 1

The best example of slander from the choices provided is:

Telling a group of people that your ex friend is cheating on her boyfriend.

Slander involves making false spoken statements that damage a person's reputation. In this case, verbally spreading a rumor about someone being unfaithful fits that definition.