Defamation
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British pronunciation/dɪfɐmˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "defamation"

Defamation
01

a false statement damaging a person's reputation

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She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false accusations were published.
The actor was upset about the defamation spreading on social media.
02

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

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Her career took a hit after a defamation campaign spread false stories about her.
The journalist faced legal action for the defamation of the city's mayor in his article.
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