Defamatory speech Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Defamatory speech crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on August 19 2025 USA Today Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Defamatory speech has a total of 7 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | SLANDER | Defamatory speech | USA Today |
Definition
| • | A false tale or report maliciously uttered, tending to injure the reputation of another; the malicious utterance of defamatory reports; the dissemination of malicious tales or suggestions to the injury of another. |
| • | Disgrace; reproach; dishonor; opprobrium. |
| • | Formerly, defamation generally, whether oral or written; in modern usage, defamation by words spoken; utterance of false, malicious, and defamatory words, tending to the damage and derogation of another; calumny. See the Note under Defamation. |
| • | To defame; to injure by maliciously uttering a false report; to tarnish or impair the reputation of by false tales maliciously told or propagated; to calumniate. |
| • | To bring discredit or shame upon by one's acts. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- USA Today: Aug 19, 2025
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