transcription, транскрипция: [ di-ˈfām, dē- ]
transitive verb
( de·famed ; de·fam·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French & Medieval Latin; Anglo-French deffamer, diffamer, from Medieval Latin defamare, alteration of Latin diffamare, from dis- + fama reputation, fame
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : disgrace
2. : to harm the reputation of by libel or slander
3. archaic : accuse
Synonyms: see malign
• de·fam·er noun