Across the Atlantic it's the opposite: the burden of proof rests with the alleged slanderer, who has to prove what they said is true.

Two usefully pocket-size volumes, one on how to achieve serenity, the other presenting classic pen-portraits of liars, slanderers and other scoundrels.

The book of Proverbs is full of warnings against whisperers and slanderers.

If not, you are a slanderer,” Erdogan said, speaking to officials in Ankara.

To do my own work, mind my own business, and have no time for slanderers.