Defamation

by | May 25, 2022 | Uncategorized | 10 comments

Defamation (Noun)
Syllable division: def·​a·​ma·​tion
How to pronounce: UK: /ˌdef.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ US: /ˌdef.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/

American Audio Pronunciation of the word Defamation

Meaning: When someone makes a false statement about a person that can damage the person's reputation.
Example:
> She had to prepare for her defamation lawsuit.
> He defended himself successfully during the defamation trial.
> They decided to sue her for defamation of character

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Defamation file in court with gavel

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10 Comments

  1. Ligia
    Ligia on May 25, 2022 at 11:25 am

    One fake news could lead to a defamation.

  2. Vlad
    Vlad on May 25, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    Defamation is the weapon of those who are unsure of their abilities

  3. Nirvana
    Nirvana on May 25, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    The young man was defamationing about the happenly.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on May 25, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Good sentence Nirvana
      Try saying: The young man was happy about the defamation.

  4. Basaria Christina
    Basaria Christina on May 25, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    In my opinion, it is very challenging to win a defamation case in the court.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on May 25, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      Thank you for posting Basaria!
      I totally agree with you 😀

  5. Renata
    Renata on May 25, 2022 at 8:50 pm

    I experienced defamation by a dishonest boss.

  6. angela Silvia
    angela Silvia on June 4, 2022 at 11:39 pm

    defamation it very dangerour because it not real