defamation
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˌdef.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdef.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
诋毁、中伤、败坏他人名誉的行为
the action of damaging the reputation of a person or group by saying or writing bad things about them that are not true
He is suing for defamation of character. 他正在就人格诽谤而提出诉讼。
a defamation lawsuit/action/case 诽谤诉讼/诽谤诉讼/诽谤案件
See: defame
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- Defamation law treats websites and their bulletin boards in the same way as a newspaper, holding a publisher liable for their content.
- His lawyers filed four civil defamation cases against the company.
- Three journalists were charged with criminal defamation.