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defamed

 

[ dɪˈfeɪmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To defame someone means to harm their reputation by making false statements about them. This can occur through spoken words (slander) or written statements (libel). Defamation is often considered a serious offense in civil law, and victims may seek damages in court. It is crucial to prove that the statements made were not only false but also damaging to the individual's reputation. Additionally, the act of defaming someone often involves malicious intent.

Synonyms

denigrate, disparage, libel, slander.

Examples of usage

  • The journalist was sued for defaming the celebrity in an article.
  • He claimed that the rumors spread about him were attempts to defame his character.
  • Defaming someone publicly can lead to serious legal consequences.

Translations

Translations of the word "defamed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 difamado

🇮🇳 बदनाम

🇩🇪 verleumdet

🇮🇩 difamasi

🇺🇦 підданий наклепу

🇵🇱 poniżony

🇯🇵 中傷された

🇫🇷 diffamé

🇪🇸 difamado

🇹🇷 karalanmış

🇰🇷 비방당한

🇸🇦 مُشَوَّه

🇨🇿 pomluvený

🇸🇰 pomlčený

🇨🇳 诽谤的

🇸🇮 obrekovan

🇮🇸 dýrmatur

🇰🇿 жала жамалған

🇬🇪 შავდება

🇦🇿 təhqir olunmuş

🇲🇽 difamado

Etymology

The word 'defame' originated from the Latin word 'diffamare', which means 'to calumniate' or 'to disparage'. 'Diffamare' itself is composed of 'dis-', meaning 'away', and 'fama', meaning 'reputation' or 'fame'. The transition of this term into English occurred in the late 16th century, with the earliest recorded use found in legal contexts pertaining to the protection of individuals' reputations. Over the centuries, the concept of defamation has evolved alongside societal norms regarding free speech and reputation rights, leading to its current status as a significant aspect of defamation law in various legal systems around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,888 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.