defamation

The word “defamation” has 4 syllables: def-a-ma-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for defamation?

In the thesaurus, “defamation” has 51 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for defamation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for defamation

abuse
aspersing
aspersion
attack
backbiting
belittlement
blackening
calumniation
calumny
cattiness
censure
character assassination
contempt
criticism
defaming
denigration
denunciation
despite
detraction
disdain
disparagement
hatchet job
hatefulness
innuendo
invective
libel
libeling
libelling
malevolence
malice
maliciousness
malignancy
maligning
malignity
meanness
muck
mud
nastiness
scorn
slander
smear
smearing
spite
spitefulness
spleen
traducing
venom
viciousness
vilification
vilifying
vituperation

Antonyms for defamation

acclaim
accolade
adoration
adulation
applause
commendation
esteem
flattery
honor
praise
respect
reverence
veneration
worship

Meanings of defamation

noun
1. The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

Example Sentences

She filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false article was published.
Public figures often face defamation from rumors and tabloids.
The court ruled in his favor in the defamation case.
Companies can suffer greatly from defamation spread online.
His reputation never fully recovered from the defamation campaign.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defamation, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adoration, adulation, applause, aspersing.

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