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- [dih-feym]
- /dɪˈfeɪm/
- /dɪˈfeɪm/
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- [dih-feym]
- /dɪˈfeɪm/
Definitions of defaming word
- verb with object defaming to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate: The newspaper editorial defamed the politician. 1
- verb with object defaming Archaic. to disgrace; bring dishonor upon. 1
- verb with object defaming Archaic. to accuse. 1
- noun defaming Present participle of defame. 1
- noun defaming defamation. 0
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Origin of defaming
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English defamen (< Anglo-French defamer) < Medieval Latin dēfāmāre, by-form of Medieval Latin, Latin diffāmāre (dē- de- for dif-; compare Latin dēfāmātus infamous) to spread the news of, slander, equivalent to dif- dif- + -fāmāre verbal derivative of fāma news, rumor, slander (see fame); replacing Middle English diffamen (< Anglo-French, Old French diffamer) < Medieval Latin, Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Defaming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
defaming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
defaming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defaming
noun defaming
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
- meanness — the state or quality of being mean.
adjective defaming
- calumniatory — of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
- opprobrious — conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker: opprobrious invectives.
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