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defamation

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ /dɪfəˈmeɪʃən/
noun
GeneralLegal
  1. 1 hakaret
  2. 2 iftira

Definition (English)

  1. The act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements.
  2. A false statement that harms the reputation of a person or group.

Example Sentences

  1. The article was accused of defamation.
    Makale, hakaretle suçlandı.
  2. He sued the newspaper for defamation.
    Gazeteye hakaretten dava açtı.

Synonyms

libelslandercalumnydisparagement

Antonyms

praisecommendationapprovalcompliment

Collocations

defamation lawsuitdefamation casedefamation claimaccuse of defamationdefamation suit

Related Words

reputationlawcourtstatementfalsehooddamage

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