defamation
n. 诽谤；中伤
例句
The company sued for defamation.
这个公司因受到诽谤而提起诉讼。
《牛津词典》
He sued for defamation.
他因诽谤而起诉。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
This is pure slander and I'll Sue him for defamation if he doesn't apologize.
这纯属污蔑，如果他不向我道歉，我就控告他诽谤。
《新英汉大辞典》
