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Defamation vocab
English words concerning defamation
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English
11th Grade
02/18/2009

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calumnious
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falsely and maliciously accusing; defamatory; slandering
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derogatory
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expressing low esteem; belittling; disparaging
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imputation
Definition
charge, esp. an unjust or false charge; insinuation, accusation
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libel
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false and defamatory printed (or written) statement
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libelous
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injurious to reputation; defamatory; calumnious
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malign
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speak evil of; vilify; traduce
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slander
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false or defamatory spoken statement; calumny
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stigma
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mark of disgrace
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stigmatize
Definition
brand with a mark of disgrace
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