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English to English verb
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cause to seem less serious; play down |  | Example: Don't belittle his influence
source: wordnet30
| 2 |
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
| 3 |
To blacken thoroughly; to make very black. | | source: webster1913
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