English / word
defame
verb C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To damage the good reputation of someone through false statements; slander or libel.
In context
01
She took legal action against the blogger who sought to defame her.
02
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
Synonyms
malign,disparage,slander
Antonyms
praise,honor,commend
Collocations
defame someone's character,attempt to defame,publicly defame
Verb forms
Past: defamed · Past participle: defamed · -ing: defaming