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defaming

Meaning of “defaming”

Speaking or spreading reports that reproach, slander, disgrace, or injure another’s name or reputation.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Jeremiah 20:10

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Jeremiah 20:10
¶ For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 20:10 · retained source text

¶ For I heard the defaming of many, feare on euery side. Report, say they, and wee will report it: all my familiars watched for my halting, saying; Peraduenture he will be enticed: and we shall preuaile against him, and we shall take our reuenge on him.

1611 marginal noteHeb. euery man of my peace.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Slandering; injuring the character by false reports.

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