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DEFAMATION

/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Unscramble DEFAMATION Find Scrabble words

Definition of DEFAMATION

noun

The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.

Synonyms of DEFAMATION

Words with similar meaning

aftertale aspersion calumny detraction false light libel slander

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is DEFAMATION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEFAMATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: DEFAMATION uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEFAMATION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter defamation Total
Scrabble 2141311111 16
WWF 2141411112 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFAMATION

100 words from the letters in DEFAMATION

8-letter words

antifoam 13/15 USUKWWF animated 11/13 USUKWWF diamante 11/13 USWWF manatoid 11/13 USUKWWF dominate 11/13 USUKWWF nematoid 11/13 UK metanoia 10/12 UK

7-letter words

infamed 13/15 UK defiant 11/12 USUKWWF fainted 11/12 USUKWWF adenoma 10/12 USUKWWF amidone 10/12 USUKWWF domaine 10/12 UK dominae 10/12 UK mandate 10/12 USUKWWF diamant 10/12 UK mediant 10/12 USUKWWF domatia 10/11 UK amentia 9/11 USUKWWF animate 9/11 USUKWWF amation 9/11 UK animato 9/11 USUKWWF amniote 9/11 USUKWWF

6-letter words

defoam 12/13 USUKWWF foamed 12/13 USUKWWF fandom 12/14 USUKWWF famine 11/13 USUKWWF infame 11/13 UK foeman 11/13 USUKWWF fomite 11/12 USUKWWF fantom 11/13 USUKWWF foment 11/13 USUKWWF fadein 10/11 UK fained 10/11 UK foined 10/11 USUKWWF daftie 10/10 UK fiated 10/10 UK fantad 10/11 UK foetid 10/10 USUKWWF fantod 10/11 USUKWWF anadem 9/11 USUKWWF maenad 9/11 USUKWWF aidman 9/11 USUKWWF maidan 9/11 UK aidmen 9/11 USUKWWF daimen 9/11 USUKWWF demain 9/11 UK maiden 9/11 USUKWWF median 9/11 USUKWWF medina 9/11 USUKWWF daemon 9/11 USUKWWF moaned 9/11 USUKWWF modena 9/11 UK nomade 9/11 UK daimon 9/11 USUKWWF domain 9/11 USUKWWF domine 9/11 USUKWWF emodin 9/11 USUKWWF monied 9/11 USUKWWF amated 9/10 UK tandem 9/11 USUKWWF mantid 9/11 USUKWWF dmenti 9/11 UK minted 9/11 USUKWWF moated 9/10 USUKWWF diatom 9/10 USUKWWF anemia 8/10 USUKWWF anomia 8/10 UK anomie 8/10 USUKWWF amenta 8/10 UK manati 8/10 UK etamin 8/10 USUKWWF inmate 8/10 USUKWWF matine 8/10 UK tamein 8/10 USUKWWF tamine 8/10 UK omenta 8/10 USUKWWF manito 8/10 USUKWWF adnate 7/8 USUKWWF aidant 7/8 UK detain 7/8 USUKWWF nidate 7/8 UK iodate 7/7 USUKWWF atoned 7/8 USUKWWF donate 7/8 USUKWWF ditone 7/8 UK intoed 7/8 UK ointed 7/8 UK taenia 6/7 USUKWWF atonia 6/7 UK

5-letter words

famed 11/12 USUKWWF mafia 10/11 USUKWWF metif 10/11 UK motif 10/11 USUKWWF fiend 9/10 USUKWWF fined 9/10 USUKWWF fonda 9/10 UK defat 9/9 USUKWWF fated 9/9 USUKWWF fetid 9/9 USUKWWF

How to Use DEFAMATION in Word Games

DEFAMATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFAMATION to find 100 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFAMATION

What does DEFAMATION mean?
DEFAMATION is a noun. The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.
Is DEFAMATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFAMATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFAMATION worth in Scrabble?
DEFAMATION is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFAMATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEFAMATION. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEFAMATION?
Synonyms of DEFAMATION include: aftertale, aspersion, calumny, detraction, false light, libel. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.