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Definition of Defamatory
1. Adjective. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Exact synonyms: Calumniatory, Calumnious, Denigrating, Denigrative, Denigratory, Libellous, Libelous, Slanderous
Similar to: Harmful
Derivative terms: Calumny, Calumny, Defame, Denigrate, Denigrate, Libel, Libel, Slander, Slander
Similar to: Harmful
Derivative terms: Calumny, Calumny, Defame, Denigrate, Denigrate, Libel, Libel, Slander, Slander
Definition of Defamatory
1. a. Containing defamation; injurious to reputation; calumnious; slanderous; as, defamatory words; defamatory writings.
Definition of Defamatory
1. Adjective. damaging to someone's reputation, especially if untrue ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Defamatory
1. [adj]