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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

defamed

/dɪˈfeɪmd/ verb · British & US
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What does defamed mean?

verb

To damage the reputation of someone or something by false or misleading statements, or by spreading false rumors. To falsely accuse or slander someone.

Example

"The company was defamed by a rival business that spread false information about their products."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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