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defamation

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/noun4 syllables

Defamation means: a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.

Synonyms for defamation12

noun, as in a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

calumny, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job

noun, as in an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

aspersion, calumny, slander, denigration

also used for defamation

detraction, false light, libel, aftertale

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What does defamation mean?2

noun

1

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

2

an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with defamation?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for defamation, grouped by syllable

Defamation in a sentence

  • The use of defamation cases to silence abuse victims is a growing problem.shekitten
  • You're so vain, you sued Carly Simon for defamation.rul
  • The daughter of envy is defamation.unknown
  • Sami and Layla conspired together to organize a defamation campaign against Farid.OsoHombre
  • When sued for defamation, Tucker Carlson offered the defense that no reasonable person would believe anything he says.shekitten
  • When sued for defamation, Sidney Powell offered the defense that no reasonable person would believe anything she says.shekitten

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Forms of defamation

as a noun

plural
defamations