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Meaning of defamed
The primary meaning of the word "defamed" is to damage someone's reputation by saying or writing something bad about them.
Etymology of defamed
The word "defamed" comes from the Old French word "diffamer", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "away" or "opposite of") and "fama" (meaning "reputation" or "fame")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of damaging someone's reputation through false or malicious statements
Synonyms
slandered
libeled
calumniated
vilified
traduced
maligned
disparaged
denigrated
belittled
demeaned
degraded
debased
tarnished
smeared
besmirched
sullied
stained
soiled
polluted
defiled
dishonored
discredited
discredit
impeached
impugned
attacked
criticized
censured
reproached
rebuked
reviled
abused
insulted
affronted
offended
Definitions
- To damage someone's reputation by saying or writing something bad about them that is not true
- * To say or write something bad and untrue about someone, in order to damage their reputation
Usage Examples
- The company was defamed by a rival business that spread false rumors about their products
- * She was defamed by a former colleague who made untrue accusations about her work ethic
- * The politician was defamed by a scandalous news article that turned out to be completely fabricated