Definition
搞臭 is a resultative verb phrase (verb + complement) that literally means 'to make stinky'. Figuratively, it means to ruin someone's reputation by spreading negative information or exposing wrongdoing, often used in the pattern Subject + 把 + Target + 搞臭 or in passive constructions with 被. It carries a strong sense of deliberate social sabotage.
r.v.
to discreditto bring into disreputeto put to shame (by ruining reputation)
Examples
- 搞臭。Tā yīn wèi tān wū bèi gǎo chòu le.He was discredited because of corruption.
- 搞臭。Zhè jiā gōngsī gùyì zhìzào yáoyán lái gǎo chòu jìngzhēng duìshǒu.This company deliberately spread rumors to discredit its competitors.
- 搞臭。Tāmen xiǎng jìn bànfǎ gǎo chòu duìfāng de míngshēng.They tried every means to ruin the other party's reputation.
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