诽谤

fěi bàng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to slander
2. to libel

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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赞誉

zàn yù

to praise

赞誉 means to praise, opposite of slandering.

Related words

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造谣

zào yáo

to start a rumor

造谣 means to fabricate rumors, often related to slander.

Synonyms

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污蔑

wū miè

to slander

Both mean to defame, but 诽谤 emphasizes spreading false statements, while 污蔑 can also imply tarnishing reputation.

中伤

zhòng shāng

to slander; to defame

中伤 means to slander or malign, similar in meaning but slightly less formal.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 罪 (zuì) as 诽谤罪 (crime of defamation). Common in legal contexts.

Common mistakes

诽谤 is a formal legal term; do not use it casually for minor insults. Use 说坏话 (shuō huàihuà) for everyday speech about speaking ill of someone.

Child Words of 诽谤

slander