Defame: meaning, definitions and examples
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defame
[ dɪˈfeɪm ]
slander
To damage the reputation of someone by false statements; to slander or libel.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was defamed by the tabloids.
- She sued the magazine for defaming her character.
accuse falsely
To falsely accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
accuse falsely, slander
Examples of usage
- He was defamed by his former business partner.
- The politician claimed he was being defamed by the opposition party.
Translations
Translations of the word "defame" in other languages:
🇵🇹 difamar
🇮🇳 बदनाम करना (badnaam karna)
🇩🇪 verleumden
🇮🇩 memfitnah
🇺🇦 обмовляти
🇵🇱 zniesławiać
🇯🇵 中傷する (chūshō suru)
🇫🇷 diffamer
🇪🇸 difamar
🇹🇷 iftira atmak
🇰🇷 명예를 훼손하다 (myeongyereul hwe-sonhada)
🇸🇦 يشوه السمعة (yashwuh al-samaea)
🇨🇿 pomlouvat
🇸🇰 ohovárať
🇨🇳 诽谤 (fěibàng)
🇸🇮 obrekovati
🇮🇸 rógbera
🇰🇿 жала жабу
🇬🇪 დასახელება (dasaxeleba)
🇦🇿 böhtan atmaq
🇲🇽 difamar
Etymology
The word 'defame' originated from the Latin word 'diffamare', which means 'to spread evil reports'. The concept of damaging someone's reputation through false statements has been a part of human society for centuries, with defamation laws evolving to protect individuals from such harm.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,622 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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