defamation

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по распространению ложных сведений о ком-либо, наносящих ущерб их репутации, часто включающее злонамеренное искажение фактов или оскорбительные нападки на чей-либо характер.

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.

uncountable

1. C1formallegal

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

   Клевета

   • 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.

   Synonymsaspersioncalumnydenigrationdisparagementlibelobloquyslanderslursmeartraducementvilification

   Antonymsacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

2. Attack on characterC1formallegal

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

   Клевета

   • 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.

   Synonymsaspersioncalumnycharacter assassinationdenigrationlibelobloquyslandervilification

   Antonymsacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise