Associations to the word «Defame»
Noun
Wiktionary
DEFAME, verb. To harm or diminish the reputation of.
DEFAME, verb. To render infamous; to bring into disrepute.
DEFAME, verb. To publish a libel about.
DEFAME, verb. (archaic) To charge; to accuse.
Dictionary definition
DEFAME, verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation".
Wise words
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