defamation in Latin
defamation in Latin is diffāmātiō, obtrectātiō — defamation means the act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written.
defamation in Latin
diffāmātiō
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.
obtrectātiō
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?
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noun The act of damaging someone's reputation through false statements, spoken or written.
"The newspaper faced a defamation lawsuit over the false accusations."
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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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What is "defamation" in Latin?
"defamation" in Latin is diffāmātiō, obtrectātiō. 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 Latin, "defamation" is diffāmātiō, obtrectātiō.
Are there other ways to say "defamation" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "defamation": diffāmātiō, obtrectātiō.
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