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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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The disgruntled former employee used social media to defame the company's work culture after leaving.
The disgruntled employee has defamed the manager in an anonymous letter.
She had been defaming her colleague for weeks, spreading false rumors about his work ethic.

Defame

dih-feym
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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