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defaming

[/dɪˈfeɪmɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
difamando
1. The act of damaging the good reputation or public character of someone through false and damaging statements
He was accused of defaming the politician through his misleading articles.
Ele foi acusado de difamar o político através de seus artigos enganosos.
2. Making derogatory or insulting statements about someone with the intent to harm their reputation
Defaming someone on social media can result in legal consequences.
Difamar alguém nas redes sociais pode resultar em consequências legais.
NYC Slang
dragging someone's name through the mud
Synonyms
slanderinglibelingdisparagingdenigratingvilifying
Antonyms
praisingcommendinghonoringexalting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
difamando
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
difamando
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
caluniando
Alternative term emphasizing false accusations with malicious intent

Related Idioms & Phrases

tarnishing someone's reputation
dragging someone's name through the mud
casting aspersions on someone
spreading malicious rumors
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