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DEFAMATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Defamation.

Defamation - as a noun

A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calumniationcalumnyhatchet jobobloquytraducement
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depreciationderogationdisparagement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An abusive attack on a person's character or good name

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aspersioncalumnydenigrationslander

Example Sentences

"He sued the tabloid for defamation after they published false information about him."
"The actress filed a lawsuit against the magazine for defamation of character."
"He had to endure severe defamation of his reputation during the political campaign."
"The company issued a public apology to the competitor for the defamation they had spread."
"The journalist was found guilty of defamation for writing a defamatory article about the politician."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFAMATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, defamation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFAMATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEFAMATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, defamation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFAMATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DEFAMATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, defamation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFAMATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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