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How to pronounce “defame”

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Pronunciation guide for defame

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of defame with real speech in context.
Available examples: 3 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How we can turn the tide on climateNot to defame, denounce,
Definition summary: To disgrace; to bring into disrepute. [from 4th c.]

Example 1 of 3

How we can turn the tide on climate

Not to defame, denounce,

[Verb]
To disgrace; to bring into disrepute. [from 4th c.]
(now chiefly historical) To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence. [from 14th c.]
To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]
[Noun]
(now rare, archaic) Disgrace, dishonour. [from 14th c.]
(now rare or nonstandard) Defamation; slander, libel. [from 15th c.]
[Adjective]
(heraldry) Synonym of defamed.

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