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English to English verb
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone |  | Example: The journalists have defamed me!
The article in the paper sullied my reputation
source: wordnet30
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To sprinkle, as water or dust, upon anybody or anything, or to besprinkle any one with a liquid or with dust. | | source: webster1913
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