vocab

defamation

• damage the reputation of (someone) by false accusation

• the action of damaging the good reputation of someone

• published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation

• the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.

Counter-part

• a person or thing that is equal to another in quality or strength.

• a person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, function, meaning, etc

• a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

• having a mutual relationship; corresponding.

Sleuth

• A person who investigates crimes

• A person who investigates health conditions

• A person who investigates dead people

• A person who investigates kids

allegations

• a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance.

• a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof

• state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.

• a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.

Convicted

• Innocent until proven guilty
• Acquitted
• To be found guilty of a crime by a court of law.
• Sentenced

vigorous

• strong, healthy, full of energy
• weak
• sickly
• tired

dispute

• disagreement or argument between two or more parties
• agreement between two parties
• harmony between individuals
• compromise between conflicting parties

diligence

• laziness and procrastination
• carelessness and indifference
• lethargy and apathy
• hard work and dedication

defamatory

• Beneficial to someone's reputation
• Inoffensive
• Praiseworthy
• Harmful to someone's reputation

ramificate

• to unify
• to converge
• to consolidate
• to branch out or divide