Synonyms & related words for defame

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of defame — including calumniate, asperse, denigrate, slander, vilify, traduce. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to defame

Explore words related to defame — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include besmirch, smirch, traducement, denigrator, badmouth, discredit, calumniation, calumniously. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for defame

Common synonyms for defame include calumniate, asperse, denigrate, slander, vilify, traduce, smear, sully — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does defame come from?

The word defame breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fam-, from Latin fama (“reputation, rumor”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.