adjective

defamed

Defamed (adjective) means having had one's reputation damaged by false statements. Example: “The defamed businessman demanded a public retraction.”

adjective

Having had one's reputation damaged by false statements.

"The defamed businessman demanded a public retraction."

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In plain EnglishDescribes someone whose reputation has been unfairly damaged by lies.

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Rhymes for defamed

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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.