Here's a breakdown:
* Slander: Spoken or oral defamation. It involves making a false statement about someone that harms their reputation.
* Libel: Written or published defamation. It involves making a false statement about someone in writing, such as in a newspaper article or social media post.
While "slander" is the more precise term for spoken defamation, people often use the term "defamation" to encompass both spoken and written forms.