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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 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.
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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
Nicklaus further argues that O’Brien defamed him by suggesting to company clients that the 85-year-old was exhibiting signs of dementia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Theodat alleges that Arroyo defamed her with false claims in the lawsuit, and that the Herald did so as well by reporting on the matter.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
That leaves only the claim that he was defamed.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Trump is claiming he was defamed by the newspaper, four of its reporters and book publisher Penguin Random House.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2022, the courts ruled that Jones defamed the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, in which six adults and 20 children were killed.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Nicklaus further argues that O’Brien defamed him by suggesting to company clients that the 85-year-old was exhibiting signs of dementia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Theodat alleges that Arroyo defamed her with false claims in the lawsuit, and that the Herald did so as well by reporting on the matter.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, a federal judge in Minnesota ruled Friday.
—Steve Karnowski, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
That leaves only the claim that he was defamed.
—Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Trump is claiming he was defamed by the newspaper, four of its reporters and book publisher Penguin Random House.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2022, the courts ruled that Jones defamed the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, in which six adults and 20 children were killed.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defamed
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While the women accused in the infamous Salem witch trials in colonial America have long since been pardoned, the convictions of hundreds of British women executed under similar laws officially still stand.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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In a 30-minute interview, Martin defended how the party has been managing its internal divisions, and pushed back at Republicans who have accused Democrats of embracing violence and radical politics.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trudeau wrapped his other arm around Hadrien, who had smeared fake blood on the side of his face.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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For two hours, the inmate remained on the ground with blood smeared on his forehead and pooling on the ground near his head, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Under his administration, Congress passed legislation to sanction officials of the International Criminal Court after the court indicted Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel for war crimes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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In 2002, a federal grand jury indicted LABS of Virginia and three of its board members for smuggling.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The candidate looks appropriately humiliated to be shouted down by a group of peaceful citizens voicing reasonable opposition, but the stakes are low.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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There was this huge peak between 2000 and about 2018 where there was a decentralized anti-Fascist movement that’s responsible for Richard Spencer going home, for Matthew Heimbach being humiliated.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Moreno calls accusations ‘slander’ In a statement provided to The Bee, Moreno denied the accusations and said she was being slandered.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Defamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defamed. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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