DEFAMATION

• (noun) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

  synonyms : aspersion , calumny , denigration , slander

  Princess Diana's death has triggered off intense calumny against her, which has not subsided yet. -added by Aswathy_inlas

  you shouldnt denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you. -added by khush54321

• (noun) a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

  synonyms : calumniation , calumny , hatchet job , obloquy , traducement

  He was often a target of obloquy. -added by naila_inlas

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for defamation

•   Add   Mnemonic      Origin      Usage      Flickr-Image      Comment
•   To add this word to Your wordlists click here
•   Click here to view photos related to this word from
•   http://www.mnemonicdictionary.com/word/defamation