/dɛfəˈmeɪʃən ʌv ˈkærɪktər/ – Phrase
Definition: làm mất uy tín.
A more throughout explanation: Defamation of character is a legal term that refers to the act of making false statements about a person that harm their reputation. This can include both spoken (slander) and written (libel) statements that are communicated to a third party. Defamation of character can result in civil liability if the statements are proven to be false and have caused harm to the individual’s reputation.
Example: The plaintiff is suing the defendant for defamation of character, claiming that the false statements made by the defendant have caused harm to the plaintiff’s reputation and standing in the community.