Positive Commandment 5 “You shall rebuke your neighbor” (Leviticus 19:17)

If someone tells you Evil Speech, and instead of rebuking him to assist him by listening to his narrative, violate this command.

It is important to remember that rebuke should be administered as soon as you realize that the narrative contains Lashon-Hara. Do not wait until the other person finishes speaking. Every single word of Evil Speech is a separate transgression, and it is your obligation to stop the other person from sinning.