Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defame
verb
/dɪˈfeɪm/
Definition
To harm someone’s reputation by making false statements about them.
Examples
- The article aimed to defame the politician by spreading unfounded rumors.
- He felt that the gossip aimed to defame his character without any basis.
Meaning
Defaming involves speaking or writing about someone in a way that damages their good name or character.
Synonyms
- slander
- libel
- smear
- malign
