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Defame
noun
/dɪˈfeɪm/
Word Frequency:
0.1
Definitions
1.
noun
Disgrace, dishonour.
2.
noun
Defamation; slander, libel.
3.
verb
To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
4.
verb
To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.
5.
verb
To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.
"to defame somebody"
Synonyms
denigrate
calumniate
slander
sully
besmirch
smirch
smear
asperse
vilify
discredit
malign
libel
Rhymes With
proclaim
dame
frame
exclaim
shame
acclaim
aflame
flame
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