defamatory
The word “defamatory” has 5 syllables: de-fam-a-to-ry
It's pronounced as /dɪˈfæmətɔri/
What is synonym and antonym for defamatory?
In the thesaurus, “defamatory” has 34 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for defamatory along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for defamatory
- calumnious
- denigrative
- denigratory
- depreciative
- depreciatory
- derogatory
- detractive
- disparaging
- erroneous
- false
- hateful
- inaccurate
- incorrect
- inexact
- invalid
- invidious
- libellous
- libelous
- malevolent
- malicious
- maligning
- objectionable
- off
- scandalous
- slanderous
- spiteful
- traducing
- uncomplimentary
- unfavorable
- unflattering
- unsound
- untrue
- vilifying
- wrong
Antonyms for defamatory
- accurate
- adulatory
- appreciative
- commendatory
- complimentary
- correct
- errorless
- eulogistic
- factual
- favorable
- hagiographic
- hagiographical
- laudatory
- right
- sound
- true
- valid
Meanings of defamatory
- adjective
- Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.
Example Sentences
- The actor sued the magazine over defamatory statements.
- Spreading defamatory rumors can lead to serious legal trouble.
- The blogger was forced to delete the defamatory post.
- His speech included several defamatory claims about his rival.
- They issued a public apology for the defamatory remarks.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defamatory, such as: accurate, adulatory, appreciative, calumnious, commendatory, complimentary, correct.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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