English dictionary

defamation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.communication

Synonyms calumniation calumny hatchet job obloquy traducement

Source: WordNet 3.0
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

noun.act

Synonyms aspersion calumny denigration slander

Source: WordNet 3.0
Act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another; slander; detraction; calumny; aspersion.

noun

Source: webster1913