Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defamation

Noun

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of damaging someone’s good reputation by making false statements about them.

Examples

The newspaper was sued for defamation after publishing incorrect claims about the politician.
She felt that his remarks constituted defamation and sought legal action.
Defamation can lead to significant financial damages if proven in court.

Meaning

Defamation refers to the communication of false information that harms the reputation of an individual or entity. This can occur in spoken or written forms.