Meaning & Definition of Defamation in English
English⟶
Defamation
/dɛfəmeʃən/
noun
1. A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
synonym:
- defamation,
- calumny,
- calumniation,
- obloquy,
- traducement,
- hatchet job
2. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
synonym:
- aspersion,
- calumny,
- slander,
- defamation,
- denigration