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defame in Latin

defame in Latin is diffāmō — defame means to damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.

defame in Latin

diffāmō
verb
To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]

What does "defame" mean?

  1. verb To damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.
    "The article defamed the mayor with baseless claims of corruption."
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defame in a sentence

  • The article defamed the mayor with baseless claims of corruption.
  • He sued the blogger for defaming him online.

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What is "defame" in Latin?

"defame" in Latin is diffāmō. defame means: To damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.

How do you use "defame" in a sentence?

Example: "The article defamed the mayor with baseless claims of corruption." In Latin, "defame" is diffāmō.

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