Noun. A spoken or published statement that harms the reputation of a person.
Noun. False statements that unjustifiably injure the good reputation of another person or entity.
COMMON SENSE ISN'T AS COMMON AS IT WAS BEFORE THE 2016 AND 2024 DEBACLES; DEBACLE. NOUN. A SUDDEN AND IGNOMINIOUS FAILURE; A FIASCO. IGNOMINIOUS. ADJECTIVE. DESERVING OR CAUSING PUBLIC DISGRACE OR SHAME