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The character "诬", representing false accusation, originates from its traditional form "誣", structured with the speech radical "言" combined with "巫", meaning shaman, indicating an early conceptual blend of deceptive language and mystical manipulation. Its etymology suggests a practice of using words to create fabrications, analogous to how shamans might be viewed as distorting reality through incantations. Over time, the meaning shifted from broader associations with deceit and supernatural trickery to a more precise definition centered on unjustly imputing guilt or slander within interpersonal and legal contexts. The simplified form maintains this core composition, preserving the link between speech and the generation of falsehoods inherent in the character's historical development.
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不要诬蔑别人。
他诬告了自己的同事。
没有人能诬陷我。
她因被诬赖而生气。
诬蔑他人是不道德的行为。
如果他被诬告，他会找律师。
那个证人诬陷了无辜的嫌疑人。
尽管没有证据，他们还是诬蔑他贪污。