DEFAMATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Defamation.
Defamation - as a noun
A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calumniation16calumny14hatchet jobobloquy21traducement16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciation17derogation12disparagement19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
An abusive attack on a person's character or good name
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersion11calumny14denigration13slander8Example Sentences
"He sued the tabloid for defamation after they published false information about him."
"The actress filed a lawsuit against the magazine for defamation of character."
"He had to endure severe defamation of his reputation during the political campaign."
"The company issued a public apology to the competitor for the defamation they had spread."
"The journalist was found guilty of defamation for writing a defamatory article about the politician."
Word Game Points
Is DEFAMATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defamation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEFAMATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DEFAMATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defamation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEFAMATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DEFAMATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defamation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEFAMATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
