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6 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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Critics will be defaming the author's new novel before it even hits the shelves.
The online trolls will have been defaming the author's reputation, spreading baseless rumors about their literary work.
Online trolls have defamed the author's character after a controversial article.
Online trolls are defaming the author's work by posting negative reviews without valid reasons.
The author claimed that the negative book review was an attempt to defame her work and reputation.
The author's attempt to defame a fellow writer's work backfired, leading to increased support for the book.

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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