Definitions

1. noun

the act of damaging or harming someone’s reputation by spreading false information about them, either verbally or in writing

“The celebrity sued the magazine for defamation after it published a false article about her personal life.”

2. noun

a false statement or rumor about someone that damages their reputation

“The company was concerned about the defamation of their product on social media, which led to a loss in sales.”

3. verb

to damage or harm someone’s reputation by spreading false information about them, either verbally or in writing

“The politician’s opponent defamed her character by releasing a series of false ads during the election.”