| 释义 |
def·a·ma·tion
\ˌdefəˈmāshən, -fəmˈā- sometimes ˌdēf-\ noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by defame) (I) of earlier diffamation, from Middle English diffamacioun, from Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French diffamation, from Medieval Latin diffamation-, diffamatio, from Latin diffamatus (past participle of diffamare) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. obsolete : a bringing into disrepute : dishonor, disgrace
2. : the act of defaming another or injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication : detraction, calumny, aspersion — compare libel, slander |