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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• honored
• exalted
• praised
• respected
• commended
• glorified
• applauded
• acclaimed
• admired
• regarded
• esteemed
• revered
• 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
• rebuked
• reproached
• summoned
• 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
• justified
• exculpated
• championed
• excused
• pardoned
• forgave
• remitted
• shrived

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of defamed

Clemishire’s lawsuit, which was filed in 2025, claimed that Morris and other church leaders defamed her in an internal statement to staff and mischaracterized the abuse. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Baldoni also filed a countersuit against Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, in January 2025, alleging that the couple and their PR firm had defamed him and Wayfarer Studios. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026

Former Mesa High School Athletic Director David Klecka is seeking $750,000 from the city, alleging a Mesa police officer defamed him and acted negligently during an investigation. — Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026

In 2025, that anonymous woman filed a countersuit, alleging in turn that the Tates defamed her. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

Trump separately was found civilly liable by another Manhattan federal court jury for having defamed Carroll. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 29 June 2026

In the process of court I have been fragmented, silenced, defamed and traumatized. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is suing Mayor Karen Bass personally, alleging that, while campaigning for reelection, Bass defamed her, damaging Crowley’s reputation by blaming her for the city’s response during the catastrophic Palisades fire. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

In her lawsuit, Theodat alleged that the Herald’s reporting of public lawsuits against her and the commission’s investigation of her, and her ultimate termination — that were matters of public interest – defamed her. — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 14 June 2026