noun
- a person who makes false and damaging statements about someone's character or reputation
Usage: legal/formal context
Examples
- The defamer was sued for publishing false accusations about the company's CEO.
- She hired a lawyer to protect herself against the defamer spreading rumors online.
- The court found the defamer guilty of libel and ordered him to pay damages.
- Social media has made it easier for defamers to reach large audiences with false claims.
- The defamer's statements were proven to be entirely fabricated during the trial.