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- [def-uh-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛf əˈmeɪ ʃən/
- /defəˈmeɪʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def-uh-mey-shuh n]
- /ˌdɛf əˈmeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of defamation word
- uncountable noun defamation Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them. 3
- noun defamation the injuring of a person's good name or reputation 3
- noun defamation the act of defaming or state of being defamed 3
- noun defamation a defaming or being defamed; detraction, slander, or libel 3
- noun defamation the act of defaming; false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another, as by slander or libel; calumny: She sued the magazine for defamation of character. 1
- noun defamation The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel. 1
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Origin of defamation
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English; replacing (by analogy with defame) Middle English diffamacioun < Medieval Latin diffāmātiōn- (stem of diffāmātiō), equivalent to Latin diffāmāt(us) (past participle of diffāmāre; see defame) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Defamation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defamation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defamation
noun defamation
- disparagement — the act of disparaging.
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- lie — Jonas, 1880–1940, U.S. painter, born in Norway.
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
Antonyms for defamation
noun defamation
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
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