1. (v. t.) To slander; to harm or destroy the good reputation of; to disgrace; especially, to speak evil of maliciously\; to dishonor by slanderous reports; to calumniate; to asperse.

2. (v. t.) To render infamous; to bring into disrepute.

3. (v. t.) To charge; to accuse.

4. (n.) Dishonor.

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