DEFAME

(verb) charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
"The journalists have defamed me!", "The article in the paper sullied my reputation"
synonyms : asperse , besmirch , calumniate , denigrate , slander , smear , smirch , sully
besmirching somebody's name is a very serious offense, morally and legally. -added by diviya_inlas
No one is trying to denigrate the importance of a good education. We all know that it is crucial for success -added by nithi

Mnemonics for defame

(Tag: ) de(do away with) + fame...so taking away somebody's fame...defaming someone.
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(Tag: ) defame = de(down)+fame(famous) "to down the famous" means to harm someone's reputation.
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