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Definition of defaming : of Defame

Synonyms:

depreciating, casting aspersion, lessening, detracting, disparaging, diminishing, decrying, discounting, derogating, abrading, reducing

maligning, dishonoring, mocking, shaming, disgracing, embarrassing, degrading, abasing

slandering, smearing, badmouthing, besmirching, pillorying, besmearing, scandalizing, libeling, blackening, sullying, calumniating, tarnishing, traducing, stigmatizing

defiling, vilifying, disapproving, denouncing, reproaching, chastising, admonishing, deprecating, chiding, blaming, deriding, censuring, condemning, castigating, renouncing, scorning, upbraiding, chastening, discrediting, denigrating, criticizing

Usage examples:

• In a large city, like New York, the defection would only have been partial; for there, one can be included in many fashionable circles, while only a few of them may be penetrated by a defaming rumor. - "The Allen House or Twenty Years Ago and Now", T. S. Arthur.
• You can do no good by defaming me. - "The Secret Witness", George Gibbs.
• Ingeniously, Sirrah, you shall be pillory'd for defaming our reverend Witnesses: Guards, take 'em to your Custody both. - "The Works of Aphra Behn, Vol. I (of 6)", Aphra Behn.