Commend and Defame

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Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Defame is an antonym for commend.

Defame verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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

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Commend is an antonym for defame in inflict libel or slander topic.

Nearby Words: defamation, defaming

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commend man

defame man

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