verb (past participle of 'libel') as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

defamed, slurred, slandered

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Example Sentences

Example:The journalist was accused of defaming the politician in her article.

Definition:To make false and damaging statements about someone, damaging their reputation.

From defamed

Example:He felt that the social media post about him was a deliberate slur on his character.

Definition:To make a false, often malicious statement about someone which harms their reputation.

From slurred

Example:She faced a defamation lawsuit after being slandered by a colleague.

Definition:To spread false and damaging information about someone, often to harm their reputation.

From slandered