defamatory Synonyms
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- sound
- factual
- commendatory
- hagiographical
- sound
- correct
- eulogistic
- right
- true
- valid
- accurate
- right
- factual
- eulogistic
- accurate
- hagiographical
- true
- commendatory
- correct
- valid
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defamatory Meaning
defamatory (s)
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
defamatory (a.)
Containing defamation; injurious to reputation; calumnious; slanderous; as, defamatory words; defamatory writings.
FAQs About the word defamatory
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malignContaining defamation; injurious to reputation; calumnious; slanderous; as, defamat
libelous, erroneous, slanderous, libellous, unfavorable, malicious, calumnious, scandalous, inaccurate, false
appreciative, complimentary, laudatory, favorable, appreciative, laudatory,favorable, complimentary, sound, factual
The newspaper published a defamatory article accusing the mayor of corruption.
Spreading defamatory rumors about someone's personal life can lead to legal consequences.
The comedian made a series of defamatory remarks about his former colleagues during his stand-up routine.
Posting defamatory comments online is not only harmful but also against community guidelines.
