DEFAMATION Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word defamation. (close relations)
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| calumny | nounn | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | ||||||
| slander | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name verb • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone | ||||||
| libel | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person • the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks verb • print slanderous statements against | ||||||
| vilification | nounn | |||||
noun • slanderous defamation • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt | ||||||
| character assassination | nounn | |||||
noun • an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation | ||||||
| aspersion | nounn | |||||
noun • a disparaging remark • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name • the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) | ||||||
| calumniation | nounn | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||
| denigration | nounn | |||||
noun • a belittling comment • an abusive attack on a person's character or good name • the act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself) | ||||||
| detraction | nounn | |||||
noun • a petty disparagement • the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander) | ||||||
| obloquy | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||
| traducement | nounn | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||
| hatchet job | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions | ||||||
