ärekränka — meaning in English

English meaning

• defame verb To damage someone's reputation by making false or malicious statements about them.
• libel noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.

Senses

ärekränka is used for these senses in English:

• defame To harm or diminish the reputation of; to disparage. [from 4th c.]

libel — full definition

1. noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
2. verb To publish a false, damaging statement about someone.

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