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defamatory

UK
/dɪˈfæmətəri/
US
/dɪˈfæməˌtɔri/

Translations

defamatoryadjective
more defamatory
Comp.
most defamatory
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfæmətəri/
US
/dɪˈfæməˌtɔri/
The article contained defamatory statements about the politician.
Статья содержала клеветнические заявления о политике.
Synonyms
injurious
malicious
calumnious
slanderous
libelous
Antonyms
laudatory
praiseworthy
complimentary

Definitions

defamatoryadjective
Tending to damage the reputation of someone through false or unjustified claims.
The article was filled with defamatory statements that harmed the politician's career.
Containing or constituting defamation; slanderous or libellous, especially in a legal sense.
The court ruled that the book contained defamatory passages that tarnished the scientist's reputation.
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