Defamation

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:18 pts10 letters

Definition of Defamation

noun

The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

Anagrams of Defamation

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "defamation":

8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "defamation" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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