Defamatory

Synonyms of defamatory

• slanderous
• libelous
• calumnious

Antonyms of defamatory

• praiseworthy
• complimentary
• commendatory

Collocations of defamatory

defamatory statement

Frequency: 80 %

He made a defamatory statement about her character.

defamatory remarks

Frequency: 70 %

The politician's defamatory remarks caused a scandal.

defamatory accusations

Frequency: 60 %

She faced defamatory accusations from her former colleagues.

defamatory language

Frequency: 50 %

The article used defamatory language to tarnish his reputation.

defamatory comments

Frequency: 45 %

The online forum was filled with defamatory comments about the celebrity.

Idiomatic Expressions for defamatory

• Phrase: defamatory language
  Meaning: language that is likely to damage someone's reputation or good name
  Usage: The article contained defamatory language about the celebrity, leading to a lawsuit.