Question

A false and malicious written statement could be considered __________; the same statement spoken aloud could be considered __________.

Answer 1

Answer: Libel; slander

Explanation: A libel is very closely related to slander with just one remarkable difference which centers on whether it was written or not.

A libel written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation. Sometimes they are displayed publicly which constitutes a crime and can be charged to court.

A slander on the other hand, is false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation.