What is the Spanish word for "defamation"?

Learn how to say "defamation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

defamation

Spanish

difamación

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Alternative translations of "defamation"

calumnia
injuria
denigración

Examples of how to use "defamation" in Spanish

English
He sued the magazine for defamation of character.
Spanish
Demandó a la revista por difamación de carácter.
English
She accused him of defamation after the article.
Spanish
Ella lo acusó de difamación después del artículo.
English
The lawyer explained the risks of defamation quickly.
Spanish
El abogado explicó rápidamente los riesgos de la difamación.
English
Defamation can damage a person's reputation and career.
Spanish
La difamación puede dañar la reputación y la carrera de una persona.
English
They settled the defamation case out of court.
Spanish
Llegaron a un acuerdo fuera de los tribunales en el caso de difamación.

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He sued the magazine for defamation of character.

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