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defamation

/,dɛfə'meɪʃən/

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noun
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
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Similar:

aspersion calumny denigration slander

type of:
attack
noun
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
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calumniation calumny hatchet job obloquy traducement

type of:
disparagement depreciation derogation

Definition that contains defamation

smear slanderous defamation
libel the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
malignment slanderous defamation
vilification slanderous defamation