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defame Antonyms

Opposite of defame

Pinning down the opposite of defame requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To damage the good reputation of someone by making false or malicious statements (such as through slander or libel).

Usage Example

"The public official filed a lawsuit against the newspaper, claiming that the article sought to praise his character with fabricated allegations."

Strongest
praise
vindicate
Strong
extol
exalt
commend
laud
honor
acclaim
glorify

Similar words to defame

Words similar to defame shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

slander
libel
malign
calumniate
vilify
traduce
smear
denigrate
See all synonyms of defame

• Nearby Words

defacer
defamation
defamatory
defame
defamer
defang
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Defame. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/defame
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