Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To defame; slander.
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It is obvious that the only thing left for the Rep. to do is to defamate the charachter of someone who has more style, grace, and intellect than they will ever have.
The Early Word: Two Candidates Diverge - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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