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defame
[ dih-feym ]
verb (used with object)
- to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate:
The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.
Synonyms: , , , , , , ,
- Archaic. to disgrace; bring dishonor upon.
- Archaic. to accuse.
defame
/ ɪˈڱɪ /
verb
- to attack the good name or reputation of; slander; libel
- archaic.to indict or accuse
Derived Forms
- ˈڲ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·ڲİ noun
- ·ڲiԲ· adverb
- ܲd·ڲ adjective
- ܲd·ڲiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of defame1
Word History and Origins
Origin of defame1
Example Sentences
Right-wing cable channel Newsmax defamed Dominion Voting Systems by falsely reporting that the company was involved in rigging the 2020 presidential election, a Delaware judge ruled Wednesday.
In the US they face a civil case from a woman who alleges the brothers coerced her into sex work, and then defamed her after she gave evidence to Romanian authorities.
Center for SafeSport has sued a leading women’s sports advocate for allegedly defaming him and harming his law practice.
In the US, the brothers also face a civil suit from a woman alleging they coerced her into sex work, and then defamed her after she gave evidence to Romanian authorities.
In the US they also face a civil case from a woman who alleges the brothers coerced her into sex work, and then defamed her after she gave evidence to Romanian authorities.
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