ΔΥΣΦΗΜΙΑ, δυσφημια
DYSPHĒMIA, dysphēmia
Sounds Like: dys-fee-MEE-ah
Translations: slander, evil report, defamation, calumny, blasphemy, reviling, a slander, an evil report
From the root: ΔΥΣΦΗΜΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'δυσ-' (dys-), meaning 'bad' or 'ill', and 'φήμη' (pheme), meaning 'report' or 'fame'. It refers to speech that is harmful, abusive, or defamatory, specifically an evil report or slander. It describes the act of speaking ill of someone or something, often with the intent to damage their reputation. It can also refer to the resulting bad reputation or ill fame.
Inflection: Singular, Feminine, Nominative or Accusative or Genitive
Strong’s number: G1426 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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