He was suing for defamation of character, because of the outrageous allegations made about him.
TO defame is to maliciously damage a persons reputation.
If you accidentally defame someone, solve the problem by publishing a retraction
In a final attempt to defame the family the reporter posted a nasty article.
Defamation is, essentially, harming someone's reputation with false information. An example sentence would be: Due to the defamation, he's be embarrassed.
The past tense is "I defamed" The present tense is "I defame" The future tense is "I will defame"
Flame.
That you do not prevent others from using their right to free speech and that you do not use it to defame others unnecessarily.
Yes, it is illegal to defame someone, which means making false statements that harm their reputation. Defamation can result in a civil lawsuit for damages.
slander
Smear is a synonym for de-fame.
To defame somebody by word of mouth.
Yes, it is possible to defame a deceased individual, as their reputation can still be harmed even after their death. However, the laws regarding defamation of the deceased vary by jurisdiction.