Synonyms of defamed

defamed

verb

past tense of defame

1

as in libeled

to make untrue and harmful statements about

of course I want to win the election, but I refuse to defame my opponent in order to do so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libeled
• smeared
• libelled
• disgraced
• humiliated
• slandered
• maligned
• discredited
• vilified
• shamed
• calumniated
• traduced
• denigrated
• disparaged
• blackened
• belittled
• dishonored
• degraded
• aspersed
• humbled
• detracted
• disdained
• debased
• scorned
• abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honored
• exalted
• praised
• respected
• commended
• glorified
• applauded
• acclaimed
• admired
• esteemed
• regarded
• revered
• worshiped
• worshipped
• adored
• venerated

2

as in accused

archaic to make a claim of wrongdoing against

so the harmless old woman was defamed of witchcraft

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accused
• indicted
• prosecuted
• sued
• blamed
• charged
• incriminated
• impeached
• criticized
• criminated
• censured
• denounced
• impugned
• called (on)
• appealed
• condemned
• faulted
• tried
• chided
• rebuked
• summoned
• reproached
• cited
• taxed
• castigated
• reproved
• damned
• arraigned
• implicated
• reported
• retaliated
• named
• booked
• reprobated
• informed (against)
• chid
• inculpated
• framed
• recriminated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acquitted
• vindicated
• exonerated
• cleared
• defended
• absolved
• advocated
• exculpated
• justified
• championed
• excused
• pardoned
• forgave
• remitted
• shrived
• shrove