Defame and Esteem

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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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Esteem is an antonym for defame.

Nearby Words: defamation, defaming

Esteem verb - To think of in a particular way.

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Defame is an antonym for esteem.

Nearby Words: esteemed, esteeming

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