Meaning
defamatory, libellous
- defamatory, slanderous, or libellous; damaging someone's reputation
In a sentence
L'articolo conteneva affermazioni diffamatorie contro il noto architetto.
The article contained defamatory statements against the well-known architect.
Non ritieni che quel commento online sia diffamatorio?
Don't you think that online comment is defamatory?
Il candidato ha respinto con forza tutte le accuse diffamatorie diffuse sul suo conto.
The candidate strongly rejected all the defamatory accusations spread about him.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diffamatorio | masculine · singular |
| diffamatoria | feminine · singular |
| diffamatori | masculine · plural |
| diffamatorie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently encountered in legal, journalistic, and formal contexts.
- Connects to the crime of 'diffamazione' (defamation/libel).