Meaning of defamation in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

   US accent

   How to pronounce defamation in American English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

   UK accent

   How to pronounce defamation in British English, in context ▾
   Use the controls below to browse different examples of pronunciation.

1. Noun

   defamation

   Definitions

   1. a malicious attack

   Derived terms

   • asperse
   • badmouth
   • besmirch
   • calumniate
   • defame
   • denigrate
   • drag through the mud
   • malign
   • slander
   • smear
   • smirch
   • sully
   • traduce
2. 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

   Derived terms

   • asperse
   • besmirch
   • calumniate
   • defame
   • denigrate
   • slander
   • smear
   • smirch
   • sully

Browse dictionary

• defalcator
• defalcation
• defalcate
• defacement
• defamation
• defamatory
• defame
• defamer
• defang