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Meaning of defames
The primary meaning of the word "defames" is to damage someone's reputation by saying or writing something untrue or misleading about them.
Etymology of defames
The word "defames" originates from the Old French word "diffamer", which is derived from the Latin words "dis" (meaning "away" or "opposite") and "fama" (meaning "reputation" or "fame")
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of damaging someone's reputation through false or misleading statements
Synonyms
slanders
libels
disparages
denigrates
vilifies
calumniates
defiles
tarnishes
besmirches
blackens
smears
stains
blemishes
taints
damages
impugns
asperses
traduces
maligns
ridicules
mocks
scorches
blasts
excoriates
pillories
attacks
criticizes
denounces
condemns
censures
reproaches
reviles
insults
abuses
vituperates
scolds
upbraids
castigates
Definitions
- To damage someone's reputation by saying or writing something untrue or misleading about them
- * To speak or write badly about someone or something, typically in order to damage their reputation
Usage Examples
- The newspaper was sued for defaming the politician in a recent article
- * She defamed her ex-husband on social media, making false accusations about his character
- * The company defamed their competitor by spreading false rumors about their products