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1. (v.t.) defame
to attack the good name or reputation of; slander or libel.
2. defame
Archaic. to disgrace.
Etymology: (1275–1325; < ML dēfāmāre, der. of L diffāmāre to spread the news of, slander)
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1. (verb) defame, slander, smirch, asperse, denigrate, calumniate, smear, sully, besmirch
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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1. (noun) defame
dishonor
2. (verb) defame
to harm or destroy the good fame or reputation of; to disgrace; especially, to speak evil of maliciously; to dishonor by slanderous reports; to calumniate; to asperse
3. (verb) defame
to render infamous; to bring into disrepute
4. (verb) defame
to charge; to accuse
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