Definitions

1. noun

A person who gives false or misleading information about someone’s character, often in a court of law, with the intention of damaging their reputation.

“The company was accused of hiring an esteemer to spread false rumors about their competitors.”

2. verb

To give false or misleading information about someone’s character, often in a court of law, with the intention of damaging their reputation.

“The politician was accused of esteeeming his opponent by spreading false accusations.”