Also means
libel (written form)
Usage Note
Verleumdung (§187 StGB) is the deliberate spreading of false facts known to be untrue, damaging someone's reputation; it is more serious than üble Nachrede (§186) which covers unverified allegations.
Examples
"Sie reichte Strafanzeige wegen Verleumdung gegen ihren Ex-Partner ein."
Natural Translation
She filed a criminal complaint for defamation against her ex-partner.
Literal Translation
She filed criminal-complaint because-of defamation against her ex-partner in.
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