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Is Lashon Hara L'toelet Hutra or Dechuya?

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We know that Lashon Hara L'toelet, for a positive purpose is allowed (under certain guidelines). For example, if I am helping someone not lose money by telling them that a person is a swindler, that is totally fine.

My question is: is this hutra or dechuya?

Meaning, is the Issur of Lashon Hara pushed off, or completely removed?

One practical difference would be whether I should limit the amount of words/ sentences I use.

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DonielF‭ wrote about 4 years ago
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Corollary to this question: If it's merely a hutra, would I be required to learn a language in which I can say the same concept in fewer words than is possible in any language I currently know? Similarly, is gesturing required when that's sufficient (don't have the source offhand but gesturing can be lashon hara even though you're not saying anything)?