An oral defamatory statement is called which of the following?
A)libel
B)hate speech
C)slander
D)exaggeration

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A defamatory statement made orally is called slander. Libel refers to written or published defamatory statements. Hate speech refers to speech that is intended to degrade, intimidate, or incite violence against a particular group based on their race, religion, nationality, or other characteristic. Exaggeration refers to making something seem greater or more intense than it actually is.

An Oral Defamatory Statement Is Called Which of the Following