The Tort of defamation looks upon when a person is affected in many ways! For example when the media makes false alligations about the person which is seen as an untrue! And therefore it affects the person and damages he/she reputation in life!
Added: Legal Definition: "Defamation is an act of communication that causes someone to be shamed, ridiculed, held in contempt, lowered in the estimation of the community, or to lose employment status or earnings or otherwise suffer a damaged reputation."
Defamation is primarily covered under state law, but its limitation is subject to the First Amendment which Constitutionally protects and guarantees the right of of free speech.
The past tense is "I defamed" The present tense is "I defame" The future tense is "I will defame"
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.
Flame.
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.
Slander / Defame / Slur
No, that is a lie spread by The Democratic party to defame him --------------------- It's actually called the Quoran or Koran. Also, I don't believe the Democratic Party ever tried to "defame" Barack Obama.