defamatory

CEFRB2

/dɪˈfæmətɹi/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Containing false statements that harm someone's reputation.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.

Examples

  • Amber Heard didn't even name Johnny Depp in the supposedly defamatory comments.

  • The defamatory article can still be read on the website of the newspaper mentioned above.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • sue for defamatory comments

  • defamatory allegation

  • defamatory statement

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle French diffamatoire (altered after the prefix de-), from Medieval Latin diffāmātōrius.