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TOPIK 5noun

누명

numyeong

누명이 · 누명을

false accusation, false charge, being framed

Example

그는 도둑이라는 누명을 쓰고 억울하게 감옥에 갔어요.

He was falsely accused of being a thief and unjustly sent to prison.

Word parts

누 shameful명 name

Literally 'shameful name' — one you don't deserve.

Good to know

An 오명 may be deserved, but a 누명 is always false: 누명을 쓰다 / 누명을 벗다.