Defame and Respect

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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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Respect is an antonym for defame.

Nearby Words: defamation, defaming

Respect verb - To think very highly or favorably of.

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Defame is an antonym for respect.

man

defame man

respect man

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