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defame

/dɪˈfeɪm/ verb · British & US
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What does defame mean?

verb

To damage the reputation of someone or something by saying or doing something false or unfair. To speak or write something that is untrue or damaging about someone or something.

Example

"The politician's reputation was defamed by the scandalous allegations."

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