English · Phrasal verb Attested

brief against

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To harm the reputation of (someone or something) by making unfavorable or demeaning comments about (someone or something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

làm tổn hại danh tiếng bằng cách bình luận không thuận lợi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “brief against” mean?

To harm the reputation of (someone or something) by making unfavorable or demeaning comments about (someone or something).

Is “brief against” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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