English Explanatory Dictionary

defamate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To defame, libel, or slander.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛ.fə.meɪt/

Word forms

defamate defamates defamating defamated

Etymology

Back-formation from defamation.

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