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DEFAMATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DEFAMATION?

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Defamation as a Noun
Definitions of "Defamation" as a noun
Synonyms of "Defamation" as a noun (20 Words)
Usage Examples of "Defamation" as a noun
Associations of "Defamation" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Defamation” are: aspersion, calumny, denigration, slander, calumniation, hatchet job, obloquy, traducement, libel, character assassination, defamation of character, vilification, scandal, scandalmongering, tittle-tattle, backbiting, aspersions, muckraking, abuse, malediction

Defamation as a Noun

Definitions of "Defamation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “defamation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.
The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

Synonyms of "Defamation" as a noun (20 Words)

abuse	Cruel and violent treatment of a person or animal. When a student made a stupid mistake he spared them no abuse.
aspersion	An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. I don t think anyone is casting aspersions on you.
aspersions	A disparaging remark. In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion.
backbiting	Malicious talk about someone who is not present. Members have grown tired of the backbiting* in the group.*
calumniation	A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions.
calumny	A false and slanderous statement. A bitter struggle marked by calumny* and litigation.*
character assassination	An actor’s portrayal of someone in a play.
defamation of character	An abusive attack on a person’s character or good name.
denigration	A belittling comment. I witnessed the denigration* of anyone who failed to toe the line.*
hatchet job	A small ax with a short handle used with one hand (usually to chop wood.
libel	The action or crime of publishing a libel. A libel* action.*
malediction	The act of calling down a curse that invokes evil (and usually serves as an insult. He muttered maledictions to himself as he trod the stone passages.
muckraking	The action of searching out and publicizing scandal about famous people. A muckraking* journalist.*
obloquy	State of disgrace resulting from public abuse. He endured years of contempt and obloquy.
scandal	The outrage or anger caused by a scandalous action or event. Divorce was cause for scandal* in the island.*
scandalmongering	Spreading malicious gossip.
slander	An abusive attack on a person’s character or good name. I ve had just about all I can stomach of your slanders.
tittle-tattle	Light informal conversation for social occasions.
traducement	A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions.
vilification	Slanderous defamation. The widespread vilification* of politicians.*

Usage Examples of "Defamation" as a noun

She sued him for defamation.

Associations of "Defamation" (30 Words)

abet	Assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing. We are aiding and abetting this illegal traffic.
aspersion	An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. In the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion.
calumniate	Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone. He has been calumniating the Crown and all the conservative decencies.
calumny	The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander. A bitter struggle marked by calumny* and litigation.*
contumely	A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. The Church should not be exposed to gossip and contumely.
curse	Invoke or use a curse against. I cursed myself for my carelessness.
decry	Publicly denounce. They decried human rights abuses.
defame	Damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel. The journalists have defamed me.
denigrate	Cause to seem less serious; play down. Doom and gloom merchants who denigrate* their own country.*
denigration	The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself. Their constant denigration* by a hostile media.*
deprecation	The act of expressing disapproval (especially of yourself.
derogate	Disparage (someone or something. It is typical of him to derogate* the powers of reason.*
derogatory	Expressive of low opinion. She tells me I m fat and is always making derogatory* remarks.*
detraction	The act of discrediting or detracting from someone’s reputation (especially by slander. Let it be no detraction* from his merits to say he is plainspoken.*
detractor	A person who disparages someone or something. The island say its detractors has been devoured by development.
disparagement	The act of speaking contemptuously of.
disparaging	Expressive of low opinion. Disparaging remarks about the new house.
humiliation	The action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated. The conference decision was a humiliation* for the union s executive.*
infamy	Evil fame or public reputation. A date which will live in infamy.
insult	Treat, mention, or speak to rudely. He insulted her with his rude remarks.
libel	The action or crime of publishing a libel. She sued two newspapers for libel.
obloquy	State of disgrace resulting from public abuse. He endured years of contempt and obloquy.
opprobrium	A state of extreme dishonor. The critical opprobrium* generated by his films.*
reproach	In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. Words of reproach.
slander	The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation. They were accused of slandering the head of state.
smirch	Discredit (a person or their reputation); taint. I am not accustomed to having my honour smirched.
sully	Make dirty. Sully someone s reputation.
traduce	Speak badly of or tell lies about (someone) so as to damage their reputation. It was regarded as respectable political tactics to traduce* him.*
vilification	A rude expression intended to offend or hurt. The widespread vilification* of politicians.*
vilify	Spread negative information about. He has been vilified in the press.