defamation
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/dɪfɐmˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "defamation"in English

Defamation
01

a false statement damaging a person's reputation

Examples
She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false accusations were published.
02

the act of wrongly accusing someone through false statements or distorting their words or actions

Examples
Her career took a hit after a defamation campaign spread false stories about her.
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