noun
- plural of defamer; people who make false or damaging statements about someone's character or reputation
Usage: countable noun; formal/legal context
Examples
- The defamers spread false rumors about the candidate's background.
- She sued the defamers for publishing untrue statements in the newspaper.
- The company identified the defamers who had posted malicious comments online.
- Defamers can face serious legal consequences for damaging someone's reputation.
- The defamers were ordered to retract their statements and issue a public apology.