Definition of Defamation

harming a person’s reputation by saying or writing things that are not true

Examples of Defamation in a sentence

The newspaper was sued for defamation after publishing lies about a celebrity.  🔊

In a defamation trial, the plaintiff must prove his or her reputation was actually harmed by a statement.  🔊

It was a pure case of defamation because the athlete had never abused his wife.  🔊

Unfortunately, the politician lost his seat when an act of defamation ruined his reputation.  🔊

Although the newspaper editor has the freedom of speech, he cannot hide behind that right when he damages a person’s name through defamation.  🔊

The tabloid lost the defamation suit against the actor and had to make a public apology for writing false statements.  🔊

As soon as William learned his former employer was spreading lies about him, he filed a defamation of character lawsuit.  🔊

The school bully was known for committing acts of defamation by spreading false stories about her targets.  🔊

If the news channel does not stop its crusade of defamation against the president, it will be prosecuted for wounding his reputation.  🔊

The senator viewed the outrageous accusations about his drug use as a defamation of character.  🔊

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