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defamatory

/dɪˈfæmətri/adjective

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मानहानिकारक, अपमानजनक

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  1. 1

    (of speech or writing) saying unfair or untrue things about somebody that damage their reputation

    मानहानिकारक, अपमानजनक

    • The newspaper was sued for publishing a defamatory article.
    • defamatory remarks about the judge

    Synonyms libellous slanderous insulting derogatory disparaging

    Opposite complimentary flattering laudatory

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Do not confuse libel (defamation in writing or print) and slander (defamation in spoken words).

Libel (लिखित या छपी हुई मानहानि) और slander (बोले गए शब्दों से की गई मानहानि) में भ्रमित न हों।