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.
To defame somebody by word of mouth.
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.
Slander / Defame / Slur
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.