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- [dih-fam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈfæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /dɪˈfæmətərɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fam-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /dɪˈfæm əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of defamatory word
- adjective defamatory Speech or writing that is defamatory is likely to damage someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them. 3
- adjective defamatory injurious to someone's name or reputation 3
- adjective defamatory defaming or tending to defame; slanderous 3
- adjective defamatory containing defamation; injurious to reputation; slanderous or libelous: She claimed that the article in the magazine was defamatory. 1
- noun defamatory (of remarks, writing, etc.) damaging the good reputation of someone; slanderous or libelous. 1
- adjective defamatory that denigrates sb 1
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Origin of defamatory
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Medieval Latin diffāmātōrius, equivalent to Latin diffāmā(re) (see defame) + -tōrious -tory1
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Parts of speech for Defamatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defamatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defamatory
adj defamatory
- disparaging — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
- derogatory — If you make a derogatory remark or comment about someone or something, you express your low opinion of them.
- injurious — harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits.
- insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
- abusive — Someone who is abusive behaves in a cruel and violent way towards other people.
adjective defamatory
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- slanderous — defamation; calumny: rumors full of slander.
- libellous — containing, constituting, or involving a libel; maliciously defamatory.
Antonyms for defamatory
adj defamatory
- complimentary — If you are complimentary about something, you express admiration for it.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
adjective defamatory
- approving — An approving reaction or remark shows support for something, or satisfaction with it.
- commending — Present participle of commend.
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