[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to attack the good name or reputation of, as by uttering or publishing maliciously or falsely anything injurious; slander or libel; calumniate :The newspaper editorial defamed the politician.Synonyms: backbite , denigrate , revile , derogate , vilify , discredit , disparage , malign", "Archaic.to disgrace; bring dishonor upon.", "Archaic.to accuse."]}]