Korean

누명
Meaning: false accusation; false charge
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

陋
名

Example sentences

He was falsely accused and went to prison.
억울한 누명이 풀렸으니 사필귀정이라고 할 수 있다.
Since the unfair false accusation was cleared, it can be said that justice has been served.

Usage Notes

An unfair reputation or charge for something one did not do. Often used with the verbs '쓰다' (to be falsely accused) or '씌우다' (to falsely accuse someone).

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