Defames

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of defame: makes false and malicious accusations against someone to damage their reputation.

“Anyone who repeatedly defames their colleagues online may face legal consequences.”

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Synonyms

slanderslibels maligns smears

Antonyms

praisescommends

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Wordle

Contains D, E, F, A, M, E, S with a repeated E, the -ES ending is worth testing early

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F scores 4 and M scores 3, the S allows hooking onto 'defame' for a solid 7-letter play

Words Related to Defames

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defaces defamed defamer

Words you can make from Defames

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