defamation
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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
A Beleidigung (insult) injures or humiliates a person through a statement or action, including directly in personal interaction. A Diffamierung (defamation) aims to damage the person's reputation among others or in public through dishonorable claims.
Seine wiederholten abwertenden Behauptungen über sie vor den Kollegen waren eine Diffamierung.
His repeated disparaging claims about her in front of her colleagues constituted defamation.
Seine abwertende Bemerkung direkt zu ihr war eine Beleidigung.
His disparaging remark directly to her was an insult.
