Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The action of damaging the good reputation of someone

Defamation

The answer is defamation.

• Delegate means to give authority or responsibility to someone else.
• Degeneration means the process of becoming worse or more corrupt.
• Defamation means the action of damaging the good reputation of someone.
• Defection means the act of leaving a group or organization, especially one that is political or religious.