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defamation
The deliberate degradation of a person or group through dishonorable claims, malicious gossip, or slander in order to damage their reputation in public.
Die Politikerin wehrte sich juristisch gegen die öffentliche Diffamierung durch die Boulevardpresse.
The politician took legal action against the public defamation by the tabloid press.
'Diffamierung' (defamation) is a noun derived from the verb 'diffamieren' (to defame). The ending '-ung' is a typical way to form nouns from verbs. These nouns are always feminine (die).
Die Diffamierung von Minderheiten ist inakzeptabel.
The defamation of minorities is unacceptable.
The word 'Diffamierung' (defamation) is used mainly in formal contexts, especially in the areas of law, politics, and media. It is rather rare in everyday language.
Der Artikel wurde als Versuch der politischen Diffamierung kritisiert.
The article was criticized as an attempt at political defamation.
Common combinations are 'öffentliche Diffamierung' (public defamation) or 'gezielte Diffamierung' (targeted defamation). Typical verbs are 'sich gegen eine Diffamierung wehren' (to defend oneself against defamation) or 'jemanden wegen Diffamierung anzeigen' (to report someone for defamation).
Er hat Anzeige wegen öffentlicher Diffamierung erstattet.
He filed a complaint for public defamation.
insult
'Beleidigung' and 'Diffamierung' both describe someone being put down. A 'Beleidigung' is often direct and can happen in a personal argument. A 'Diffamierung' is usually more targeted and is more strongly aimed at a person’s or group’s reputation, often in front of other people or in public. The words can be confused because both are hurtful. 'Beleidigung' is more suitable for individual hurtful words. 'Diffamierung' is more suitable when someone is meant to be systematically disparaged.
Die falschen Vorwürfe in den sozialen Medien waren eine Diffamierung der Ärztin.
The false accusations on social media were a defamation of the doctor.
Im Bus hörte Lisa eine Beleidigung und ging sofort weg.
On the bus, Lisa heard an insult and immediately walked away.