Defame and Defend

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Defame verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.

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Defend is an antonym for defame.

Nearby Words: defamation, defaming

Defend verb - To drive danger or attack away from.

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Defame is an antonym for defend.

man	defame man	defend man
name	defame name	defend name

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