Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct word to fill up the blanks from the alternatives.

The magazine was sued by the actor for ___________ after it published an article about his reported affairs with an actress.

  1. backbiting

  2. defamation

  3. flattery

  4. exaltation

  5. .

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. ‘Defamation’ is the action of damaging the good reputation of someone. A magazine can defame a person's reputation by printing incorrect facts about someone. Thus, within the context of the sentence 'defamation' is the correct choice.