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 of defamation Another jury verdict, still under appeal, awarded her around $83 million in damages for defamation. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Trump is also appealing a separate but related defamation verdict that ordered him to pay Carroll $83 million. —

Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Justices Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas dissented, calling on the court to reconsider the legal standards for public figures who claim defamation. —

ABC News, 29 June 2026 Nikolas sued Tenbarge in September, accusing her of defamation involving the sharing of records about Drake Bell, another Nickelodeon alum. —

Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for defamation

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libel

Noun

Baldoni, who denied the allegations, filed a gargantuan defamation suit for $400 million against Lively and her camp, as well as a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times’ coverage of the claims.

— Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Sabellico sued him for libel, arguing those comments were malicious and defamatory.

— Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026