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- pronunciation:
- de
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meI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of causing damage to the reputation of a person, group, or institution by making unfavorable and unjust statements.
The journalist was sued for defamation after reporting that the head of a major charity had used money from donations to buy personal luxury items. |
| definition 2: |
the act of attacking the reputation of a person, group, or institution.
- synonyms:
- calumny, denigration, smear, vilification
- antonyms:
- puffery
- similar words:
- aspersion, censure, denunciation, discredit, libel, malediction, mudslinging, obloquy, scandal, slander, slur
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| related words: |
attack, injury |
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