Defamation and Respect

Opposite meaning words

Defamation noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Usage example: accused the newspaper columnist of defamation of character

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Respect is an antonym for defamation.

Nearby Words: defame, defamed, defaming

Respect noun - Relation to or concern with something specified.

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Defamation is an antonym for respect.

public defamation

public respect

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