defame

verb
UK: /dɪˈfeɪm/
US: /dɪˈfeɪm/

  1. To damage the good reputation of someone by saying bad or false things about them.

    1. He tried to defame her character with lies.
    2. The article aimed to defame the politician, causing public outrage and distrust.

  2. To libel or slander; to attack the good name or reputation of, as by public and malicious expressions.

    1. Don't defame my family name, it is important to me.
    2. They sought to defame him in the press, ruining his chances of getting the job.

Synonyms

malign smear libel denigrate vilify disparage slander

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "defame" in English means: To damage the good reputation of someone by saying bad or false things about them., To libel or slander; to attack the good name or reputation of, as by public and malicious expressions..

The phonetic transcription of "defame" is /dɪˈfeɪm/ in British English and /dɪˈfeɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "defame": malign, smear, libel, denigrate, vilify, disparage, slander.

Example usage of "defame": "He tried to defame her character with lies.". More examples on the page.