Which term denotes a person who harms another's reputation through false statements?

• A. Defamer
• B. Hero
• C. Benefactor
• D. Neighbor

Answer: (A)

This item tests vocabulary for someone who harms another's reputation by making false statements. That person is called a defamer. Defamation involves saying or writing false statements about someone that can damage their good name, whether spoken (slander) or written (libel). So the label defamer fits best because it names the actor who commits that harmful act. The other terms describe different roles or concepts: a hero is someone admired for brave acts, a benefactor provides help, and a neighbor is simply someone who lives nearby; none imply harming someone's reputation through false statements.