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How do you spell Defamation?

Correct spelling

defamation

Remember: DE-FAME-ATION destroys fame, not deforms it

Why is defamation spelled this way?

From Latin defamare, to spread evil report. DE (away) + FAMA (fame). Defamation takes fame away — reputation destroyed through false speech.

Common misspellings of defamation

defammationdeformationdefermation

Example

The newspaper issued an apology after the celebrity sued for defamation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell defamation?+
The correct spelling is "defamation". Remember: DE-FAME-ATION destroys fame, not deforms it
Is it defammation or defamation?+
The correct spelling is "defamation", not "defammation".

Other commonly misspelled words

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