Defame
Defame verb - To make untrue and harmful statements about.
Misrepresent and defame are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misrepresent" instead a verb "Defame".
Nearby Words: defamation, defaming
Misrepresent
Misrepresent verb - To change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of.
Defame and misrepresent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defame" instead a verb "Misrepresent".
Nearby Words: misrepresentation, misrepresenting
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