motzi shem ra

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Definitions

  • n. Slander, defamation.

Example Sentences

  • "What a charpe and bishe you bestow on yourself, while putting out motzi shem rah and silsul on the IDF and bachurim Tmimim!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • מוציא שם רע, lit. 'to bring forth a bad name'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      motzi shem rah, motsi shem rah, motsi shem ra

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