defamation
0 antonyms and opposites of defamation, grouped by meaning.
Noun — The act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written.
How to use defamation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French diffamacion, from Latin diffāmātiō, built on the same root as "defame."
Full origin of defamation →Frequently asked questions
What does “defamation” mean?
The word “defamation” means the act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written. In plain terms, saying or writing false things that harm someone's reputation.
How do you pronounce “defamation”?
“Defamation” is pronounced deh-fuh-MAY-shuhn (/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “defamation” in a sentence?
Here is “defamation” used in a sentence: “The newspaper faced a defamation lawsuit over the false accusations.”
What part of speech is “defamation”?
“Defamation” is a noun.
Where does the word “defamation” come from?
The word “defamation” comes from Latin. From Old French diffamacion, from Latin diffāmātiō, built on the same root as "defame.".
Is “defamation” a common word?
“Defamation” is an uncommon word in modern English.