defamation
communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of, depending on the law of the country, an individual, business, product, group, government, religion, or nation.
en-GB/dɪfəˈmeɪʃən/
en-US/ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of, depending on the law of the country, an individual, business, product, group, government, religion, or nation.