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13 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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Disgruntled customers have been defaming the brand on review websites.
The online platform had to implement strict policies to prevent users from using it to defame others.
Despite being warned, the gossip columnist was defaming the celebrity couple in her column.
Online trolls will be defaming the influencer based on unfounded rumors.
Despite the lack of evidence, the conspiracy theorist will have been defaming the scientist for years.
Online trolls are defaming the author's work by posting negative reviews without valid reasons.
Conspiracy theorists have been defaming scientists for their research on climate change.
My ex-friend has defamed me on social media, tarnishing my image.
The rival company attempted to defame our product with false claims in their advertising campaign.
The author's attempt to defame a fellow writer's work backfired, leading to increased support for the book.
They have defamed the company's reputation by spreading false rumors.
The vengeful ex-spouse defamed the other in court proceedings.
Competing companies have been defaming each other in the business world.

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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