DEFAMES Meaning and
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Defames is a verb derived from the term "defamation." It refers to the act of damaging someone's reputation or character through false or malicious statements, whether spoken or written, with the intention of causing harm or injury to their social standing or credibility. Defamation can occur in various forms such as slander (spoken defamation) or libel (written or printed defamation).
When someone defames another person, they make false accusations or spread harmful rumors about them, often deliberately and with the aim of tarnishing their reputation and undermining their integrity. The defamer may make derogatory comments or false claims about the individual's personal or professional life, casting them in a negative light in the eyes of others. Such actions can have severe consequences for the reputation, relationships, and opportunities of the victim.
Defaming someone is generally seen as a wrongful, unethical, and harmful act, as it can lead to significant damage to the targeted person's personal and professional relationships, mental well-being, and even their livelihood. Therefore, legal systems in many jurisdictions provide recourse for victims of defamation to seek legal remedies and compensation for the harm caused.
Overall, defames involves making false, derogatory, or damaging statements about an individual or entity, intentionally spreading misleading information or rumors with the intent of harming their reputation.
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Etymology of DEFAMES
The word "defames" is derived from the Old French word "defamer", which was formed from the Latin word "diffamare". "Diffamare" is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "thoroughly" or "utterly") and "fama" (meaning "reputation" or "fame"). So, "defames" essentially means to harm or ruin someone's reputation by spreading false or damaging statements about them.
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Conjugate verb Defames
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