defamatory

• Qualifie une déclaration qui nuit à la réputation de quelqu'un en affirmant des choses fausses.

Describes a statement that damages someone's reputation by making false claims.

1. Harmful and untrue statementsC1formallegal

   Tending to damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements.

   Diffamatoire

   • The article contained defamatory remarks about the politician.
   • He sued the newspaper for publishing defamatory statements.
   • Spreading defamatory rumors can lead to legal consequences.

   Synonymescalumniousdenigratorylibelousslanderous

   Antonymescelebratorycomplimentaryflatteringhonorificlaudatorypraiseworthy