DEFAMATION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

defamation

noun

ˌde-fə-ˈmā-shən

as in libel

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation accused the newspaper columnist of defamation of character

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Recent Examples of defamation In December, instead of fighting, ABC News opted to quickly settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Trump over anchor George Stephanopoulos’ on-air assertion that the president-elect had been found civilly liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025 On Monday, lawyers for the Pulitzer Prize Board filed a motion in a Florida state court to pause the defamation lawsuit until Trump is no longer president. —

Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Manson sued the Westworld actress for defamation in 2022 but dropped the lawsuit last year and agreed to cover her legal fees. —

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 25 Jan. 2025 Combs is suing for defamation for an amount to be determined at trial, but no less than $50 million, including punitive damages. —

Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for defamation