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As a phono-semantic compound, 谤 uses the semantic speech radical 讠 (from traditional 言) to denote spoken language, while the phonetic component 旁 provides its pronunciation in both simplified and traditional (謗) forms. It fundamentally means to slander or defame, speaking maliciously to spread false, damaging information about someone behind their back. This deliberate act aims to harm a person’s reputation and is often used in legal contexts concerning libel, consistently representing deceptive verbal attacks throughout its history.
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不要诽谤他人。
他的诽谤损害了我的名誉。
这些谣言纯属恶意诽谤。
他因诽谤罪被起诉了。
面对诽谤，他选择了法律维权。
无端的诽谤动摇不了他的威信。
在网络上诽谤他人同样要负法律责任。
一个健康的社会应能容得下批评，但绝不容忍诽谤。