defames
The word “defames” has 2 syllables: de-fames
It's pronounced as /dɪˈfeɪmz/
What is synonym and antonym for defames?
In the thesaurus, “defames” has 60 synonyms and 30 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for defames along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for defames
- abases
- accuses
- appeals
- arraigns
- asperses
- belittles
- blackens
- blames
- books
- calumniates
- castigates
- censures
- charges
- chides
- cites
- condemns
- criminates
- criticizes
- damns
- debases
- degrades
- denigrates
- denounces
- detracts
- discredits
- disdains
- disgraces
- dishonors
- disparages
- faults
- frames
- humbles
- humiliates
- impeaches
- implicates
- impugns
- incriminates
- inculpates
- indicts
- libels
- maligns
- names
- prosecutes
- rebukes
- recriminates
- reports
- reproaches
- reprobates
- reproves
- retaliates
- scorns
- shames
- slanders
- smears
- sues
- summons
- taxes
- traduces
- tries
- vilifies
Antonyms for defames
- absolves
- acclaims
- acquits
- admires
- adores
- advocates
- applauds
- champions
- clears
- commends
- defends
- esteems
- exalts
- exculpates
- excuses
- exonerates
- forgives
- glorifies
- honors
- justifies
- pardons
- praises
- regards
- remits
- respects
- reveres
- shrives
- venerates
- vindicates
- worships
Meanings of defames
- 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
- The false article defames his good name without evidence.
- She never defames others, even when provoked.
- Spreading gossip that defames a coworker can lead to dismissal.
- His speech unfairly defames people who disagree with him.
- The rumor defames the entire team’s reputation.
On this page you'll find 90 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to defames, such as: abases, absolves, acclaims, accuses, acquits, admires, adores.
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