诋毁 (dǐ huǐ) — to slander, to defame, to vilify
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to slander or defame' someone — used in media, law, and political contexts rather than everyday speech. Stronger and more serious than general words for saying bad things about someone.
verb
to slanderto defameto vilify
Examples
- 诋毁。Tā jīng cháng zài bèi hòu dǐ huǐ tóng shì.He often slanders colleagues behind their backs.
- 诋毁。Zhè zhǒng bù shí de bào dào yán zhòng dǐ huǐ le gōng sī de shēng yù.This kind of false report severely defamed the company's reputation.
- 诋毁。Bú yào qīng yì xiāng xìn nà xiē dǐ huǐ bié rén de huà.Don't easily believe those words that slander others.
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