"Defame" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To defame someone or something means to damage their reputation or character by making false or unjustified statements about them. This can be done through words, writings, or other forms of communication, and can cause harm to the person's or thing's public image, relationships, or even their financial situation.
Defalcated means: to embezzle or steal (a sum of money, especially one that has been entrusted to someone else's care). (verb)
Defalcation refers to the act of embezzling or misappropriating funds, especially in a trust or public office. It is a type of fraud where someone in a position of responsibility misuses or steals money, often for personal gain.
Describing as spoken or written words that are likely to harm someone's reputation, cause them to be ridiculed, or make them lose respect.
Defamiliarisation is a literary and art theory term that refers to the process of making the familiar seem strange or unusual, often to reveal new insights or perspectives. It involves presenting familiar things in an unfamiliar or unexpected way, which can help to break down assumptions and challenge the way people think about the world. In literature and art, defamiliarisation can be achieved through techniques such as unusual descriptions, unconventional narrative structures, or juxtaposition of two or more seemingly unrelated concepts. The goal of defamiliarisation is to create a new and refreshing understanding of the familiar, and to encourage the reader or viewer to see things from a fresh perspective.