Associations to the word «Defaming»
Noun
- Defamation
- Libel
- Malice
- Insult
- Heresy
- Lawsuit
- Allegation
- Accused
- Dissemination
- Disgrace
- Reputation
- Imprisonment
- Plaintiff
- Gag
- Envy
- Propaganda
- Islam
- Auditor
- Shame
- Statement
- Dislike
- Complaint
- Suit
- Contempt
- Muslim
- Goodness
- Morality
- Witch
- Witness
- Policeman
- Person
- Article
- Homer
- Criminal
- Comment
- Li
- Harm
- Judge
- Damage
- Allan
- Court
- Conspiracy
- Fine
- Publisher
- Profession
- Calling
- Opponent
- Prison
- Crime
- Printing
- Delight
- Anyone
- Hate
- Exile
- Claim
- Er
- Slavery
- Charge
- Congress
- Communist
- Internet
- Character
- Ban
- Critic
Adjective
Verb
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".
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