defamation
/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements about them, either in writing (libel) or speech (slander).
- The celebrity sued the magazine for defamation after it published false stories about her personal life.
- Spreading rumors about a coworker can be considered defamation if the statements are untrue and harmful.
- In many countries, defamation is a civil offense that can result in financial damages.
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