defamed
Example Sentences
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South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Rebel Wilson has been cleared of accusations that she defamed a young Australian actress, a Sydney court has found.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
The ad did not mention Sullivan by name but he said he was defamed by the ad’s criticism of the police.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Instead of actually listening to us and providing evidence of studies or environmental impact statements, we just get called names and bullied and defamed on national television.”
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Those who were manifest heretics, or specially defamed, or convicted by legal proof must take their chance.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Henry Charles Lea
