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Vocabulary Entry
defamation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The action of damaging someone's good reputation through false statements.
Example Sentences
"The article was a clear case of defamation against the politician."
"She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the rumor spread."
"Defamation can have serious consequences for both the accused and the accuser."
V
verb
To damage someone's reputation by making false statements about them.
Example Sentences
"The author was sued for defaming the celebrity in his novel."
"He never intended to defame her, but his careless words had that effect."
"The journalist was accused of defaming local businesses in his reports."