defame

/dɪˈfeɪm/verb
High School
1

To disgrace; to bring into disrepute.

2

To charge; to accuse (someone) of an offence.

3

To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

aimameaimebamecamefamegamekaimnamesame

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

dabdacdaddaedahdaidakdaldamdan

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaaabaabcabeabsaceachadaadeage

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fyimoffamafamefarmfemafilmformfrumfume

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