Defamation

/dɪfɐmˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

Defamation

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

synonyms : aspersion

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Examples

1. Two, an opinion is not defamation.

2. And under West Virginia law, defamation requires a provably false assertion of fact.

3. For defendants, defamation suits have big repercussions.

4. He filed defamation suits.