definition of
defamation

[1] #1 defamation n. [calumny, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job] a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions. wn

[2] #2 defamation n. [aspersion, calumny, slander, denigration] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. wn