Defamers

/dɪˈfeɪmərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of defamer; multiple people who make false statements to damage others' reputations.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'defamer' using '-s'. Each defamer is an individual who spreads damaging falsehoods, whether intentionally or negligently.

Kelly Says

Historians can identify 'defamers' in old court records—people were actually sued for spreading rumors, and the records show exactly what lies they told and to whom, creating a written archive of ancient gossip.

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