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Defamation (Noun)

An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The celebrity's lawyer claimed that the tabloid's article was a clear case of defamation and threatened to sue for damages.
The politician's opponent was accused of defamation after making false and damaging claims about their character during a televised debate.
The company was found guilty of defamation and ordered to pay a substantial fine for spreading false rumors about a competitor.
The blogger was sued for defamation after publishing a scathing review that allegedly damaged the reputation of a local business owner.
The athlete's reputation was severely damaged by the defamation campaign waged against them by a rival team's fans on social media.

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

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The news anchor's comments were found to be defamation of character, resulting in a large settlement to the injured party.
She filed a lawsuit for defamation against the former business partner who had been spreading false rumors about her.
The celebrity's team is prepared to take action against anyone who makes false statements that amount to defamation of her character.
The newspaper's editorial board issued a formal apology for the defamation contained in a recent opinion piece.
He claimed that the false allegations were a case of defamation and asked that his accuser be held accountable for her words.