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defamation in German

defamation in German is Verleumdung, Diffamierung, Schmähung — defamation means the act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written.

defamation in German

Verleumdung
noun
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.
Diffamierung
noun
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.
Schmähung
noun
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

What does "defamation" mean?

  1. noun The act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written.
    "The newspaper faced a defamation lawsuit over the false accusations."

defamation in a sentence

  • The newspaper faced a defamation lawsuit over the false accusations.
  • Spreading that rumour about her could count as defamation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "defamation" in German?

"defamation" in German is Verleumdung, Diffamierung, Schmähung. defamation means: The act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written.

How do you use "defamation" in a sentence?

Example: "The newspaper faced a defamation lawsuit over the false accusations." In German, "defamation" is Verleumdung, Diffamierung, Schmähung.

Are there other ways to say "defamation" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "defamation": Verleumdung, Diffamierung, Schmähung.

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