英 [ˌdefəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n] 美 [ˌdefəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n]
n. 诽谤；中伤
defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/
不可数名词 Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them. 诽谤
He sued for defamation.
他因诽谤而起诉。
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
同义词： calumny / calumniation / obloquy / traducement / hatchet job
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
同义词： aspersion / calumny / slander / denigration
诽谤
诽谤（Defamation） 指用虚假是事实来损毁别人的名誉。诽谤成立，必须包含虚假的事实。
... defalcate v.盗用公款 defamation n.诽谤;中伤 default n.不履行责任;缺席 ...
... 时候与原因whenandwhy 责备defamation 审判官the judge ...
defamatory 诽谤的；中伤的；破坏名誉的
defame 诽谤；中伤
The company sued for defamation.
这个公司因受到诽谤而提起诉讼。
He sued for defamation.
他因诽谤而起诉。
This is pure slander and I'll Sue him for defamation if he doesn't apologize.
这纯属污蔑，如果他不向我道歉，我就控告他诽谤。
The Organization of the Islamic Conference has been urging the United Nations to approve anti-defamation measures.
VOA : special.2009.10.31
"The best antidote to intolerance is not the 'Defamation of Religions' approach of banning and punishing offensive speech, but rather a combination of robust legal protections against discrimination and hate crimes, proactive government outreach to minority religious groups, and a vigorous defense of both freedom of religion and expression."
VOA : special.2009.10.31
I think that's the defamation of Christianity.
我觉得这是对基督教的诽谤。
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He says criminalizing libel is pointless when there are functioning civil mechanisms to judge defamation and slander allegations.
VOA : standard.2009.12.28
These causes of actions include breach of contract, intentional interference with contractual relations, and defamation.
Those are the comments that has Merrill riled up and seeking damages on claims of defamation.
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This is part of the work we at the Anti-Defamation League do every day.