Past tense of defame
regular verb
The past tense of defame is defamed. The past participle is also defamed.
Forms of defame
| Base form (V1) | defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | defamed |
| Past participle (V3) | defamed |
| Present participle | defaming |
| Third person singular | defames |
Meaning of defame
- verb To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.
- verb To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.
- verb To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.
Questions about the past tense of defame
- What is the past tense of defame?
- The past tense of defame is defamed.
- What is the past participle of defame?
- The past participle of defame is defamed.
- Is defame a regular or irregular verb?
- Defame is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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