Meaning of defame

de•fame

Pronunciation: (di-fām'), [key]

— -famed, -fam•ing.

to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate: The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.
to disgrace; bring dishonor upon.
to accuse.

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