Using 'defamation' wrongly can lead to lawsuits, as it's a serious legal accusation. Accusing someone of theft without evidence could be considered defamation.
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Reputation Impact
'Defamation' involves damaging someone's reputation, not just making a negative comment. Spreading rumors that ruin someone's social standing might be deemed defamation.
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Public Figures
Public figures, like celebrities, are common targets of 'defamation' but they also have a higher burden of proof. A politician claimed defamation after a newspaper incorrectly reported scandalous behavior.