defame | Definition of defame

Synonyms and Antonyms of defame

1 to make untrue and harmful statements about

of course I want to win the election, but I refuse to defame my opponent in order to do so

Synonyms of defame

asperse, blacken, calumniate, libel, malign, slander, smear, traduce, vilify

Words Related to defame

belittle, denigrate, detract, disparage

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, shame

abase, debase, degrade, humble, humiliate

Near Antonyms of defame

exalt, glorify, honor

acclaim, applaud, commend, praise

esteem, respect

adore, revere, venerate, worship

2 archaic to make a claim of wrongdoing against

so the harmless old woman was defamed of witchcraft

Synonyms of defame

accuse, charge, criminate, impeach, incriminate, indict

Words Related to defame

blame, call (on), castigate, censure, condemn, criticize, damn, denounce, fault, impugn, reproach, reprobate

chide, rebuke, reprove, tax

appeal, arraign, book, cite, summon

prosecute, sue, try

frame, implicate, inculpate, inform (against), name, report

recriminate, retaliate

Near Antonyms of defame

advocate, champion, defend

excuse, forgive, justify, pardon, remit, shrive

Antonyms of defame

absolve, acquit, clear, exculpate, exonerate, vindicate