defame
The word “defame” has 2 syllables: de-fame
It's pronounced as /dɪˈfeɪm/
What is synonym and antonym for defame?
In the thesaurus, “defame” has 60 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for defame along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for defame
- abase
- accuse
- appeal
- arraign
- asperse
- belittle
- blacken
- blame
- book
- calumniate
- castigate
- censure
- charge
- chide
- cite
- condemn
- criminate
- criticize
- damn
- debase
- degrade
- denigrate
- denounce
- detract
- discredit
- disdain
- disgrace
- dishonor
- disparage
- fault
- frame
- humble
- humiliate
- impeach
- implicate
- impugn
- incriminate
- inculpate
- indict
- libel
- malign
- name
- prosecute
- rebuke
- recriminate
- report
- reproach
- reprobate
- reprove
- retaliate
- scorn
- shame
- slander
- smear
- sue
- summon
- tax
- traduce
- try
- vilify
Antonyms for defame
- absolve
- acclaim
- acquit
- admire
- adore
- advocate
- applaud
- champion
- clear
- commend
- defend
- esteem
- exalt
- exculpate
- excuse
- exonerate
- forgive
- glorify
- honor
- justify
- pardon
- praise
- regard
- remit
- respect
- revere
- shrive
- venerate
- vindicate
- worship
Meanings of defame
- noun
- Disgrace, dishonour.
- Defamation; slander, libel.
- verb
- To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
- To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.
- To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.
Example Sentences
- They tried to defame him with false accusations.
- It’s illegal to defame someone without evidence.
- The article was written to defame the politician’s reputation.
- She refused to defame her competitor despite the pressure.
- His enemies plotted to defame him in the media.
On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defame, such as: abase, absolve, acclaim, accuse, acquit, admire, adore.
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