/dɪˈfeɪm ||; dɪˈfem/verb [T] (formal 正式) to harm sb by saying or writing bad or false things about him/her 中伤；诽谤；诬蔑 ➔defamation /ˌdefəˈmeɪʃn ||; ˌdɛfəˈmeʃən/ [U] [C]:The company sued the paper for defamation. 公司控告那家报社犯诬蔑罪。