defamer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who speaks or writes derogatory remarks about someone or something.

  - "He is a defamer of good character."
  - "The defamer spread false rumors about the candidate."
  - "Defamation of a public figure requires a higher standard of proof."

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Variants

List of all variants of defamer that leads to same result
defame , defamed , defamer , defamers , defames , defaming

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'deformare' meaning 'to deform' or 'to injure the reputation of'.

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Trivia

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1. Defamation is not a crime in the United States unless it causes harm.

2. The first known defamation lawsuit was recorded in ancient Greece in 392 BC.

3. Defamation is a tort, meaning it is a civil wrong rather than a criminal offense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slander: Oral defamation, spoken and intended to be heard by the person defamed.

2. Libel: Written defamation, published and intended to be read by third parties.

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Culture

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Defamation is a serious issue that can damage reputations and lead to legal consequences. It is often used in literature and media to explore themes of gossip, slander, and libel.

How to Memorize "defamer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person spreading rumors about someone else.
   - Visualize a sign that reads 'Defamer' with a red slash through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of damaging someone's reputation.
   - Think of the word 'slander' when you see or hear the word 'defamer'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - D-E-F-A-M-E-R: Damaging, Extremely False, Abusive, Malicious, Embarrassing, Reputation.

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