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Defaming Definition

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verb

Present participle of defame.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • calumniating
  • maligning
  • slurring
  • vilifying
  • slandering
  • traducing
  • backbiting
  • besmirching
  • blackening
  • blemishing
  • damaging
  • degrading
  • disgracing
  • dishonoring
  • fouling
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • exalting
  • approving
  • commending
  • praising
  • complimenting
noun

Defamation.

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Other Word Forms of Defaming

Noun

Singular:
defaming
Plural:
defamings

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Defaming Is Also Mentioned In

  • defamation
  • defamatory
  • traduction
  • aspersion
  • mud machine
  • Cybercrime and Cybercriminals

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

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