defamatory

Definition

False, damaging, and malicious in a way that harms a person's reputation or character.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'defamare', meaning to spread abroad or disparage, which combines 'de-' (down/away) and 'fama' (fame or reputation).

In the news

Aisha Wahab sought to file a complaint regarding social media posts she labeled as defamatory, implying they contained untruthful attacks intended to damage her public standing during the campaign.

Aisha Wahab makes history by winning the special election for the US House of Representatives

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