English–Korean
“defamation” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationmyeongyehweson
Example
그 기사 때문에 명예훼손 문제가 생겼다.keu ki sa ttae mu ne myeong ye hwe son mun je ga saeng gyeot tta
Because of that article, a defamation issue arose.
How to say “defamation” in Korean
“Defamation” in Korean is 명예훼손 (myeongyehweson).
Public words or actions that damage a person's good name and trust.
Example sentences with 명예훼손
경찰은 그 발언이 명예훼손인지 조사하고 있다.kyeong cha reun keu pa reo ni myeong ye hwe so nin ji cho sa ha go it tta
The police are investigating whether that remark amounts to defamation.
Tips for using 명예훼손
- Korean speakers can use this noun for a claim or concern about reputational harm, not only for a court case that has already been decided.