defamation (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of damaging someone's good reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.
Examples
The celebrity filed a lawsuit for defamation after the tabloid printed fabricated stories about his private life.
Public figures often face the difficult challenge of distinguishing between legitimate criticism and actionable defamation.
His career was ruined by the defamation campaign launched by his former business partners.
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