defamation
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
defamation
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- 1.
The action of damaging the good reputation of someone.
"The statement was an act of defamation."
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Spreading rumors can be considered defamation.
Spreading rumors can be considered defamation.
He was worried about legal action for defamation.
He was worried about legal action for defamation.
The article contained statements that could be seen as defamation.
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How do you pronounce defamation?
defamation is pronounced [/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does defamation mean?
defamation means "defamation". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is defamation?
defamation is a Advanced-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with defamation?
Example: "Spreading rumors can be considered defamation." — used to mean "defamation".
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