DEFAMATION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

defamation

noun

ˌde-fə-ˈmā-shən

as in libel

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation accused the newspaper columnist of defamation of character

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Recent Examples on the Web The news of their romance came shortly after Janssen pulled the plug on his relationship with RHOC mainstay Shannon Storms Beador, whom Bellino's ex-husband Jim sued for defamation in 2018. —

Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024 But Thaksin’s indictment in a royal defamation case in June, and now Srettha’s removal, signal the possible unraveling of that deal. —

Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Suttinee Yuvejwattana / Bloomberg, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024 Camille Vasquez, one of the attorneys who worked for Johnny Depp during his defamation case against ex-wife Amber Heard, has joined the Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP Business Trial practice group. —

Selena Kuznikov, Variety, 13 Aug. 2024 In response, Doll, who features in the video next to Butch, decided to sue Fox for defamation in France. —

Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for defamation

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