adjective
defamed
Defamed (adjective) means having had one's reputation damaged by false statements. Example: “The defamed businessman demanded a public retraction.”
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Having had one's reputation damaged by false statements.
"The defamed businessman demanded a public retraction."
How to use defamed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone whose reputation has been unfairly damaged by lies.
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What does “defamed” mean?
The word “defamed” means having had one's reputation damaged by false statements. In plain terms, describes someone whose reputation has been unfairly damaged by lies.
How do you use “defamed” in a sentence?
Here is “defamed” used in a sentence: “The defamed businessman demanded a public retraction.”
What part of speech is “defamed”?
“Defamed” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of defamed?
"defamed" (adjective) means having had one's reputation damaged by false statements.
