Dictionary entry

δυσφημέω

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

** δυσφημέω, -ώ

(< δύσφημος, slanderous), [in LXX: I Mac 7:41 *;]

1. intrans., to use evil words (Æsch.).

2. Trans., to speak ill of, defame (Soph.): pass., I Co 4:13.†