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defame

The correct spelling is defame.

How to pronounce defame

noun

IPA: /dɪˈfeɪm/

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The correct spelling is defame. Disgrace, dishonour. For example: "to defame somebody"

Usage Examples

to defame somebody

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Disgrace, dishonour.
  2. 2.Defamation; slander, libel.

verb

  1. 1.To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
  2. 2.To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.
  3. 3.To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.

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