Definition of Defamatory

something that is damaging to one’s reputation

Examples of Defamatory in a sentence

The politician’s defamatory comments were untrue but still ruined his opponent’s standing in the community.  🔊

Gretchen threatened to sue the author over the slanderous and defamatory comments she made about Gretchen.  🔊

Although the tabloid’s comments were defamatory, the celebrity tried to ignore the damage the sleazy stories were doing to his reputation.  🔊

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