Defame
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To damage or destroy someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.
“The newspaper was sued for attempting to defame the politician with fabricated allegations.”
Pronunciation
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/dɪˈfeɪm/
Syllables
de·fame
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Wordle
DEFAME ends in AME and has three vowels (E, A, E), the AME ending links it to many familiar words.
Scrabble
DEFAME scores 12 points, the F (4 pts) boosts value and the AME suffix can connect naturally to board positions.
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