defamation

• Nom désignant l'action de répandre des informations fausses sur quelqu'un, portant atteinte à sa réputation, souvent avec une intention malveillante ou une distorsion des faits.

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.

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1. C1formallegal

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

   Diffamation

   • 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.

   Synonymesaspersioncalumnydenigrationdisparagementlibelobloquyslanderslursmeartraducementvilification

   Antonymesacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

2. Attack on characterC1formallegal

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

   Diffamation

   • 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.

   Synonymesaspersioncalumnycharacter assassinationdenigrationlibelobloquyslandervilification

   Antonymesacclaimapprovalcommendationpraise