Defamatory
/dɪˈfɛm.ə.tɔːr.i/
Definitions
- (adj.) Tending to harm the reputation of a person or entity by false or unjustified statements.
The newspaper was sued for publishing defamatory remarks about the celebrity.
Forms
- defamatorily
- defamation
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Commentary
Use 'defamatory' to specifically describe statements or materials harmful to reputation, especially in legal contexts involving defamation claims.
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