Definition of defames

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  • defames is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
  • defames is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
  • defames is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of defames

  • charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone (verb)

    Examples

    1. The journalists have defamed me!

    Synonyms

    1. asperse
    2. besmirch
    3. calumniate
    4. denigrate
    5. slander
    6. smear
    7. smirch
    8. sully

See definition of defames in Merriam Webster