defame

UK /dɪˈfeɪm/ US /dɪˈfeɪm/
verb 3noun 2adj 1

Definitions

verb

1

To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.

My guilt thy growing virtues did defame; / My blackness blotted thy unblemish'd name.

2

To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.

Rebecca is […] defamed of sorcery practised on the person of a noble knight.

3

To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.

to defame somebody

noun

1

Disgrace, dishonour.

And all the sparks that may bring unto flame / Hate betwixt man and wife, or breed defame.

2

Defamation; slander, libel.

adj

1

Synonym of defamed.

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