Meaning of defame in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˈfeɪm/

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1. Verb

   defame

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French diffamer, from Latin diffamare‘spread evil report’, from dis- (expressing removal) + fama‘report’

   Definitions

   1. charge falsely or with malicious intent

   Examples

   • « attack the good name and reputation of someone »
   • « The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation »