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defamation in Malay

fitnah

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation in Malay: fitnah. In English, defamation means the act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

Malay words for defamation

act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication
fitnah

English meaning of defamation

  1. noun The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

Full definition of defamation

defamation in a sentence

  • She sued his ex-boyfriend for defamation and is seeking $14,000.

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Questions about defamation in Malay

What is the meaning of defamation in Malay?
Defamation in Malay is fitnah.
Apakah maksud defamation dalam bahasa Melayu?
Defamation: fitnah.
What does defamation mean in English?
Defamation means the act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

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