1
[ noun ] words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another

Related terms

defamation speech_act mud

2
[ verb ] charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Examples

"The journalists have defamed me!" The article in the paper sullied my reputation"

3
[ noun ] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

Related terms

attack deprecation defame

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