Read full poem →Her eyes blazed upon him--'And you! You bring us your vices so near
That we smell them! You think in our presence a thought 'twould defame us to hear!
Dictionary Entry
Disgrace, dishonour.
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Common Phrases
. defame
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Poetry examples for “defame”
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Read full poem →Though parted, it was not to fly,
Though watchful, 'twas not to defame me,
Nor, mute, that the world might belie.[v]