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8 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 rival company will have been defaming our products, but our loyal customers will stand by us.
Critics will be defaming the author's new novel before it even hits the shelves.
The rival company had defamed our product with false claims, but our loyal customers stood by us.
The vengeful neighbor spread false stories to defame the family living next door.
The bitter ex-spouse was defaming the other in an attempt to turn their children against them.
She had been defaming her colleague for weeks, spreading false rumors about his work ethic.
As tensions rose in the small town, rumors were spreading, and residents were defaming each other.
The scandalous article was meant to defame the actress just before the release of her latest film.

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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