Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defamation-of-character
noun
dɛfəˈmeɪʃən əv ˈkɛrɪktər
Definition
Defamation of character is a false statement presented as a fact that injures a party’s reputation.
Examples
- The lawsuit was based on claims of defamation of character after the article falsely accused him of theft.
- She felt that the rumors spread about her were a clear case of defamation of character.
- The politician’s defamation of character claim was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Meaning
It refers to the act of damaging someone’s good reputation through slander or libel.
Synonyms
- libel
- slander
- defamation
- calumny
- traducement
