defamatory

Meanings

• making or publishing false statements about someone with the intention to harm their reputation

  - "John defamed Mary by spreading rumors about her stealing from the company."
  - "The newspapers printed defamatory statements about the mayor, accusing him of being involved in a bribery scandal."

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Rhymes

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defiant , elegant , evident , evidentiary , explicit , imminent , oblivious , prevail , prevailer , proficient , proficiency , prophetic , providential , resilient , tenacious , tremendous , victorious

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Homophones

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1. defame, define, definite, define, defy, defer,deferral
   

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Variants

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defamation , defamations , defamatory

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Forms

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The word 'defamatory' can take various forms, including as an adjective ('defamatory statement'), as a noun ('defamatory matter'), or even as a verb ('to defame someone').

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'defamare', meaning 'to slander or malign someone's reputation.'

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Related Concepts

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1. slander: Slander refers to spoken defamatory statements that can harm a person's reputation. Slander can also be the basis for defamation lawsuits.

2. libel: Libel refers to written or printed defamatory statements that can harm a person's reputation. Libel can also be the basis for defamation lawsuits.

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Culture

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In various cultures, defamation has been considered a serious offense that can lead to legal action, social ostracism, or even physical harm. For instance, in ancient Greece, defamation was punishable by death. In medieval Europe, defamation was considered a crime against the state, and those found guilty could be fined, imprisoned, or even banished from their community.

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