defamatory Meaning & Definition
/dɪˈfæmətɹi/
What Does Defamatory Mean?
Defamatory is an adjective that means Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.
Defamatory: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfæmətɹi/ |
| Synonyms | harmful, denigratory and libelous |
| Comparative / superlative | more defamatory, most defamatory |
Defamatory Definition (Adjective)
- Damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue.
defamatory statement
Synonyms of Defamatory
Defamatory synonyms and antonyms →Defamatory in a Sentence
defamatory statement
defamatory allegation
sue for defamatory comments
The journalist sued for defamatory remarks.
Word Forms & Grammar
defamatory (comparative more defamatory, superlative most defamatory)
Words That Rhyme With Defamatory
Origin of Defamatory
From Middle French diffamatoire (altered after the prefix de-), from Medieval Latin diffāmātōrius.
Questions People Ask About Defamatory
What part of speech is defamatory?
Defamatory is an adjective.
What is another word for defamatory?
You can replace defamatory with words such as harmful, denigratory and libelous. See the full list of defamatory synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of defamatory?
The comparative form is more defamatory and the superlative form is most defamatory.