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as in libeled
to make untrue and harmful statements about
of course I want to win the election, but I refuse to defame my opponent in order to do so
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as in accused
archaic
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
so the harmless old woman was defamed of witchcraft
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Recent Examples of defamed
Those who sue for defamation must prove the statements were factually inaccurate and caused harm to the individuals defamed.
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Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Despite his prolific acting career, Bakri’s documentary Jenin, Jenin was perhaps his highest profile project internationally, in part because of accusations that the film defamed Israeli soldiers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled that Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic, falsely claiming that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, which was won by former President Joe Biden.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
In September, a Minnesota federal judge ruled that Lindell had defamed election technology company Smartmatic by saying its voting machines helped rig the 2020 election, the Associated Press reported.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Oh alleges Giuffre defamed her in social media posts, a memoir and a podcast by portraying her as an accomplice to Epstein rather than a victim.
—Simon Crerar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The family also alleges that Morris, his wife, and Gateway staff members continually defamed them and lied about the circumstances of the abuse after Clemishire came forward last year.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
In a separate 2022 trial, which Depp ultimately won, both he and Heard were found to have defamed each other.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicklaus further argues that O’Brien defamed him by suggesting to company clients that the 85-year-old was exhibiting signs of dementia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Despite his prolific acting career, Bakri’s documentary Jenin, Jenin was perhaps his highest profile project internationally, in part because of accusations that the film defamed Israeli soldiers.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2025
Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled that Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic, falsely claiming that its voting machines helped rig the 2020 presidential election, which was won by former President Joe Biden.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
In September, a Minnesota federal judge ruled that Lindell had defamed election technology company Smartmatic by saying its voting machines helped rig the 2020 election, the Associated Press reported.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 3 Dec. 2025
Oh alleges Giuffre defamed her in social media posts, a memoir and a podcast by portraying her as an accomplice to Epstein rather than a victim.
—Simon Crerar, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
The family also alleges that Morris, his wife, and Gateway staff members continually defamed them and lied about the circumstances of the abuse after Clemishire came forward last year.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
In a separate 2022 trial, which Depp ultimately won, both he and Heard were found to have defamed each other.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
Nicklaus further argues that O’Brien defamed him by suggesting to company clients that the 85-year-old was exhibiting signs of dementia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for defamed
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The men referenced in the files have vehemently denied any criminal association with Epstein, including after the latest release on Friday, and the president has never been accused of wrongdoing by law enforcement.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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The strikes, which came a day after Israel accused Hamas of new ceasefire violations, hit multiple locations throughout Gaza, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis, officials at hospitals that received the bodies told the Associated Press.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their clothes are smeared with mud, symbolizing the earthy, devotional spirit of the journey.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Elliot has a bloody nose, a mouth smeared with lipstick and is wearing a frilly pink bra and pants.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jane Fonda on Friday spoke out in support of Don Lemon at a rally in Los Angeles after the former CNN anchor was arrested and indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during a Minnesota ICE protest.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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Epstein killed himself in a New York jail in August 2019, a month after being indicted.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Days after the segment was recorded, Schmitz shot Amedure to death, then confessed to the murder, saying he'd been humiliated on national TV.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the flight, she’s thoroughly humiliated when someone finds her audition tape for Survivor and displays it on his laptop for all to enjoy.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Jerry Jones slandered my name to Cowboys media and national media for months.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Dearborn has often been slandered for simply coexisting peacefully, because the truth is, some people are uncomfortable, and frankly upset about seeing church steeples and mosque domes share the same skyline on roads.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Defamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defamed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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