Defame
/dɪˈfeɪm/
Definitions
- (v.) To harm the reputation of a person or entity by making false or unjustified statements.
The newspaper was sued for defaming the celebrity.
Forms
- defamed
- defaming
- defames
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Commentary
Usage often requires the statement to be false and damaging to reputation; differentiate from truth and opinion.
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