Definition

A person who speaks badly about someone else, damaging their reputation.

Example

The journalist was accused of being a defamer after publishing false information about the celebrity.

Conversation

I heard someone is trying to defame that celebrity again.

Yeah, it happens all the time in the media.

It's frustrating how easy it is for a defamer to ruin someone's reputation.

Totally! They should be held accountable for spreading lies.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Defamer → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "fama" (from Latin, meaning fame or reputation). The word "defamer" refers to someone who speaks down about another's reputation, thereby damaging it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who speaks 'down' ('de-') about another's 'fame' ('fama') — that's why a defamer is someone who harms another's reputation.

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