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as in libeled
to make untrue and harmful statements about
of course I want to win the election, but I refuse to defame my opponent in order to do so
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as in accused
archaic
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
so the harmless old woman was defamed of witchcraft
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Recent Examples of defamed
The lawsuit alleges that Bass and others in her administration defamed Crowley, retaliated against her in violation of California’s labor code and violated Crowley’s 1st Amendment rights.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Those who sue for defamation must prove the statements were factually inaccurate and caused harm to the individuals defamed.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Despite his prolific acting career, Bakri’s documentary Jenin, Jenin was perhaps his highest profile project internationally, in part because of accusations that the film defamed Israeli soldiers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled that Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic, falsely claiming that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, which was won by former President Joe Biden.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
In September, a Minnesota federal judge ruled that Lindell had defamed election technology company Smartmatic by saying its voting machines helped rig the 2020 election, the Associated Press reported.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Oh alleges Giuffre defamed her in social media posts, a memoir and a podcast by portraying her as an accomplice to Epstein rather than a victim.
—Simon Crerar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The family also alleges that Morris, his wife, and Gateway staff members continually defamed them and lied about the circumstances of the abuse after Clemishire came forward last year.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
In a separate 2022 trial, which Depp ultimately won, both he and Heard were found to have defamed each other.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Those who sue for defamation must prove the statements were factually inaccurate and caused harm to the individuals defamed.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Despite his prolific acting career, Bakri’s documentary Jenin, Jenin was perhaps his highest profile project internationally, in part because of accusations that the film defamed Israeli soldiers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled that Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic, falsely claiming that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, which was won by former President Joe Biden.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
In September, a Minnesota federal judge ruled that Lindell had defamed election technology company Smartmatic by saying its voting machines helped rig the 2020 election, the Associated Press reported.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Oh alleges Giuffre defamed her in social media posts, a memoir and a podcast by portraying her as an accomplice to Epstein rather than a victim.
—Simon Crerar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The family also alleges that Morris, his wife, and Gateway staff members continually defamed them and lied about the circumstances of the abuse after Clemishire came forward last year.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
In a separate 2022 trial, which Depp ultimately won, both he and Heard were found to have defamed each other.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defamed
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The Afghan government's deputy spokesman, Hamdullah Fitrat, on Saturday accused Pakistan of targeting civilian areas in the provinces of Paktika, Khost, Kunar, Nangarhar and Kandahar, as well as refugee camps in Torkham and Kandahar.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Musk has accused Altman of fraud and other deceitful behavior in a case scheduled to go to trial in late April.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Snack on apple slices smeared with nut butter.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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Why are my windows still smeared after cleaning?—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Federal prosecutors soon indicted the women on charges of conspiracy and disclosing the personal information of a federal agent, which is effectively a federal anti-doxing statute.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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One of four people indicted argued the district attorney’s office was in conflict of interest because of the defendant’s past friendship with Rosen and the fundraising work performed for the district attorney.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
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In the dormitory, the classroom, and on the football team, where Negroes were allowed only to be linebackers, he was humiliated.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Still, Friday ranked as one of the most unexpected breakdowns in international sports since Germany humiliated host Brazil, 7-1, at the 2014 soccer World Cup.—
Bora Erden,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now, the ultimate question of whether Walters slandered Miller will return to the district court.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jerry Jones slandered my name to Cowboys media and national media for months.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Defamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defamed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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