defame

Definition of "defame"
  1. An act of communicating false statements about a person that harm the reputation of that person
How to use "defame" in a sentence
  1. The celebrity sued the tabloid for trying to defame her with false stories.
  2. If you use social media to defame others, you could face legal repercussions.
  3. She felt that the false accusations made to defame her character were unjust.
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