defamate

English

Etymology

Back-formation from defamation.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛ.fə.meɪt/

Verb

defamate (third-person singular simple present defamates, present participle defamating, simple past and past participle defamated)

1. (transitive, nonstandard) To defame, libel, or slander.