Flame.
The past tense is "I defamed" The present tense is "I defame" The future tense is "I will defame"
TO defame is to maliciously damage a persons reputation.
If you accidentally defame someone, solve the problem by publishing a retraction
In a final attempt to defame the family the reporter posted a nasty article.
Yes, it is illegal to defame someone, which means making false statements that harm their reputation. Defamation can result in a civil lawsuit for damages.
slander
Smear is a synonym for de-fame.
Yes, it is possible to defame a deceased individual, as their reputation can still be harmed even after their death. However, the laws regarding defamation of the deceased vary by jurisdiction.
To defame somebody by word of mouth.
No, that is a lie spread by The Democratic party to defame him --------------------- It's actually called the Quoran or Koran. Also, I don't believe the Democratic Party ever tried to "defame" Barack Obama.
Praise is the word that is different from traduce, defame, and libel because it has a positive connotation, whereas the other three words have negative connotations.
Slander / Defame / Slur