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defame Synonyms

Another word for defame

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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 slander his character with fabricated allegations."

Strongest
slander
libel
malign
vilify
traduce
calumniate
Strong
smear
denigrate
disparage
besmirch

Opposites of defame

The opposite of defame shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

praise
vindicate
extol
exalt
laud
commend
honor
acclaim
See all opposites of defame

• Nearby Words

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