n.诽谤；中伤
Character defamation can be either oral or written. 人格诽谤既可以是口头的也可以是书面的。
The company sued for defamation. 这个公司因受到诽谤而提起诉讼。
To accuse an honest man of stealing is a defamation of his character. 控告诚实的偷窃是对他人格的一种中伤。
