Katie is upset with her friend Leslie. In order to "get even" with her, she tries to make Leslie's other friends mad at Leslie by making up stories about her. What is this sort of behavior called?

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This behavior is called relational aggression, which involves harming someone's relationships or social status through manipulation and spreading rumors, rather than physical harm or direct verbal insults.

Katie Is Upset with Her Friend Leslie