verunglimpfen
Translation
to defame, to slander, to disparage
Examples
Er hat seinen Konkurrenten öffentlich verunglimpft.
He publicly defamed his competitor.
Man sollte niemanden wegen seiner Herkunft verunglimpfen.
One should not disparage anyone because of their origin.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to defame/slander sb./sth. He was slandered by the press.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to insult, to defame, to bad-mouth; Antonyms: to praise, to honour
Etymology
From `ver-` (prefix for a negative action) + `unglimpflich` (harsh). It means to treat someone harshly with words.
Memory Tips
Think of making someone's reputation 'un-glamorous' or treating them without 'glimpf' (leniency).