Meaning of the word defame in English

What does defame mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

defame

US /dɪˈfeɪm/
UK /dɪˈfeɪm/

Verb

1.

to damage the reputation of a person or group by saying or writing bad things about them that are not true:

Example:
Mr. Turnock claimed the editorial had defamed him.
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