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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Defame' in a Sentence

"To harm someone's good name or reputation by spreading false and harmful statements, either spoken or written; to slander or libel someone." more

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Before the trial began, the defense argued that the witness had defamed the character of the accused through baseless accusations.
As the trial concludes, the defense attorney will have been defaming the character of the key witness.
In the courtroom drama, the lawyer accuses the witness of intentionally defaming the defendant's character.

Defame

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verbTo harm someone's good name or reputation by spreading false and harmful statements, either spoken or written; to slander or libel someone.

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Last Updated On: January 16, 2024
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