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Definition of defamation in English: defamationnoun ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)nˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n mass nounThe action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel. she sued him for defamation Example sentencesExamples - No defamation occurs until the defamatory matter is communicated to a third party.
- Defendants have counterclaimed for defamation and abuse of process.
- In defamation the falsity of the libel or slander is presumed; but justification is a complete defence.
- If the contents of the publication are untrue the law of defamation provides prohibition.
- The tort of defamation protects a person from untrue imputations which harm his reputation with others.
Synonyms libel, slander, character assassination, defamation of character, calumny, vilification, traducement, obloquy, scandal, scandalmongering, malicious gossip, tittle-tattle, backbiting, aspersions, muckraking, abuse, malediction disparagement, denigration, detraction, derogation, opprobrium, censure, criticism smear, slur, lie, false report, smear campaign, rumour, insult informal mud-slinging, slagging-off, knocking, bitching North American informal bad-mouthing archaic contumely
Definition of defamation in US English: defamationnounˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)nˌdefəˈmāSH(ə)n The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel. she sued him for defamation Example sentencesExamples - The tort of defamation protects a person from untrue imputations which harm his reputation with others.
- Defendants have counterclaimed for defamation and abuse of process.
- In defamation the falsity of the libel or slander is presumed; but justification is a complete defence.
- If the contents of the publication are untrue the law of defamation provides prohibition.
- No defamation occurs until the defamatory matter is communicated to a third party.
Synonyms libel, slander, character assassination, defamation of character, calumny, vilification, traducement, obloquy, scandal, scandalmongering, malicious gossip, tittle-tattle, backbiting, aspersions, muckraking, abuse, malediction
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