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Defame

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Definition

To damage the reputation of someone by making false or harmful statements about them.

Synonyms & similar words

calumniate besmirch smear sully denigrate slander asperse smirch slander smear malign vilify libel discredit besmirch calumniate traduce denigrate dishonor tarnish stigmatize disparage badmouth slur blacken

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