What is "defame" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does defame mean in English? Meaning of defame definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "defame" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "defame": charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Verb

Meaning: charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Example: The journalists have defamed me! The article in the paper sullied my reputation

Synonyms: asperse besmirch calumniate defame denigrate slander smear smirch sully

Hyponyms: assassinate badmouth drag through the mud libel malign traduce

Hypernyms: accuse charge

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈfeɪm/

Synonyms:

disparage, disgrace, scandalize, smear, malign, denigrate, discredit, vilify, besmirch, blister, knock, blacken, traduce, detract, stigmatize, dishonor, asperse, vituperate, belie, slam, scorch, roast, calumniate, pan, bad-mouth, cast aspersions on, cast slur on, do a number on, put zingers on, speak evil of, throw mud at, villainize,

Antonyms:

compliment, laud, praise, honor, exalt, commend, flatter, approve,

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