If actions cause harm by an insinuation that holds someone up to hatred,ridicule,or contempt,or lowers his or her esteem,respect,or social position,the person who made the insinuation can be charged with the tort of:

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Defamation is the tort of causing harm to someone's reputation, social position, esteem, or respect through insinuations that hold them up to hatred, ridicule, or contempt. It includes both written statements (libel) and spoken statements (slander). False imprisonment involves the unlawful confinement of a person without their consent, which is not relevant in this scenario.

If Actions Cause Harm by an Insinuation That Holds Someone