Meaning Of The Word Defame

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What's The Definition Of Defame?

defame
verb: If someone defames another person or thing, they say bad and untrue things about them.

defame in American English
to attack or injure the reputation or honor of by false and malicious statements; malign, slander, or libel
transitive verb: to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate

defame in British English
to attack the good name or reputation of; slander; libel

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