Defamation & Unpopularity

the action of publishing or spreading unpleasant details about someone's private life in order to negatively impact the public's opinion of them

By the time the scandal broke out, the media had already found enough dirt on him to ensure his political downfall.

one's personal matters that if shared with others could make one embarrassed or ashamed

If you don't want to air your dirty laundry in front of your friends and family, you should keep your personal problems to yourself.

something that receives a lot of attention for a short time, but is soon forgotten

If the company doesn't innovate and stay relevant, it will become a nine day wonder.

to lose favor, respect, or a position of high regard due to a significant mistake, scandal, or failure

The once-beloved actor's scandalous behavior caused him to fall from grace in the eyes of the public.

to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing

The critic failed to lay a glove on the acclaimed movie, which received overwhelmingly positive reviews.

to do something that causes others to have less respect for one

The company lost face when their highly publicized product launch failed to meet expectations.

the state of losing all the respect others had for one because of one's actions

The company experienced a significant loss of face after their product failed to meet quality standards and caused customer complaints.

used to refer to something is not currently appropriate, popular, or available due to being outside of its usual time or season

The restaurant was serving pumpkin spice lattes in May, which were out of season and not on the menu.

to be subjected to disapproval, rejection, or criticism from others, often through booing

The comedian's offensive jokes caused them to get the bird from the audience, who began booing and hissing loudly.

to find the flaws and weaknesses of something, like a plan, action, or idea

The editor picked holes in the manuscript, pointing out every mistake and inconsistency.

to behave in a manner that is considered foolish or immature

I know Greg is only trying to impress Lisa, but he's making an ass out of himself by telling so many corny jokes.

to behave in an embarrassing or foolish manner in front of other people, in a way that that makes them mock one

He is making an exhibition of himself by arguing loudly with his friend in the restaurant.

an area of bruised skin surrounding the eye caused by a blow or injury

She accidentally walked into a door and ended up with a black eye.