defamation

defamation [noun]: the act of bringing shame to, or injuring the reputation of someone.

Example: The scandal-hit minister threatened to sue the TV channel for defamation.

Related words: defamatory [adjective], defame [verb]

Synonyms: calumny, character assassination, denigration, obloquy, opprobrium, slander, slur, smear, vilification

Antonyms: acclamation, approbation, approval, commendation, compliment, encomium, exaltation, praise, tribute

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Category: Vocabulary words

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