Defamation can be shown even if the defendant's reputation is tarnished in the eyes of only a minority of persons in the community.

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Defamation does not require the tarnishing of a person's reputation in the eyes of the entire community or majority; it can be established if the statement causes the person to be regarded with feelings of hatred, contempt, ridicule, fear, or disesteem among a significant but possibly small segment of the community.

Defamation Can Be Shown Even If the Defendant's Reputation Is