defamation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, falsche Tatsachen über jemanden zu verbreiten, um dessen Ruf zu schädigen; oft mit böswilliger Verzerrung oder ehrverletzenden Angriffen auf den Charakter einer Person.

A noun referring to the act of making false statements about someone that damage their reputation, often involving malicious misrepresentation or abusive attacks on a person's character.

unzählbar

1. C1formallegal

   A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.

   Diffamierung

   • The politician sued the newspaper for defamation after they published false claims.
   • Spreading defamation can lead to serious legal consequences.
   • She was a victim of defamation when her rival spread lies about her.

   Synonymeaspersioncalumnydenigrationdisparagementlibelobloquyslanderslursmeartraducementvilification

   Antonymeacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

2. Attack on characterC1formallegal

   An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.

   Verleumdung

   • The article was a clear case of defamation, damaging his reputation.
   • Defamation laws protect individuals from harmful lies.
   • He filed a lawsuit for defamation after the false statements ruined his career.

   Synonymeaspersioncalumnycharacter assassinationdenigrationlibelobloquyslandervilification

   Antonymeacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise