What does defamatory mean?
Defamatory means Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue..
Defamatory
/dɪˈfæmətɹi/ · adjective
Meaning
Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue..
Example Sentences
defamatory statement
defamatory allegation
sue for defamatory comments
The journalist sued for defamatory remarks.
Synonyms for defamatory
Antonyms for defamatory
Related Words
Word Forms
- more defamatory
- most defamatory
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for defamatory?
Common synonyms include defamatory, slanderous, scandalous, scurrilous.
What is the opposite of defamatory?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use defamatory in a sentence?
defamatory statement
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