Ethical Journalism

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'defamatory' describes something that harms someone's reputation.

• The article published by the journalist contained defamatory remarks about the politician.
• I heard that the gossip spreading around the office was full of defamatory lies.
• She was spreading defamatory rumors about him behind his back.
• His words were like defamatory arrows, piercing her reputation.

verb to cause someone to believe something that is not true; to deceive or trick

• The company was fined for using deceptive advertising to mislead consumers.
• Don't let him mislead you with his smooth talk.
• She tried to mislead me, but I saw right through her lies.
• His actions were meant to mislead, but in the end, the truth prevailed.

verb to give a false or misleading account of something

• It is unethical for a lawyer to misrepresent facts in court.
• Don't misrepresent what actually happened at the party.
• I can't believe he tried to misrepresent the situation like that.
• Her artwork may misrepresent reality, but it captures the essence of emotion.