GRE Word List

DEFAME

to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel

The meaning of the word defame is to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel.

Random words

WordMeaning
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
laxloose
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
waifa stray person or animal
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest