譖 (zèn) - To slander & to falsely accuse

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譖 · zèn

To slander;

to falsely accuse;

to speak maliciously of someone behind their back.

To slanderto falsely accuseto speak maliciously of someone behind their back.

Usage highlights

To slander and harmSlanderous wordsTo engage in slanderSlanderous personTo be slanderedFalse accusation and slander

Synonyms

  • 诽— to slander, defame
  • 谤— to vilify, libel
  • 诬— to falsely accuse

Antonyms

  • 誉— to praise, reputation
  • 褒— to commend, praise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was slandered by a colleague (被同事谮害).
  • The official was accused of treason due to false reports (因谮言被控叛国).
  • Beware of those who slander others (警惕谮人者).

Collocations

  • To slander and harm(谮害)
  • Slanderous words(谮言)
  • To engage in slander(进谮)
  • Slanderous person(谮人)
  • To be slandered(受谮)
  • False accusation and slander(诬谮)

Idioms

  • To slander and vilify(谮谤)
  • To secretly slander(阴谮)
  • To be harmed by slander(遭谮害)

Cultural background

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  • The character reflects traditional concerns about reputation damage and false accusations in hierarchical societies.
  • Historically associated with court intrigues where officials would slander rivals to gain favor.
  • Appears in classical texts warning against the dangers of believing slander without evidence.

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