noun
slanderous retainer; libelous vassal
Historical term for a courtier or vassal who slanders others to the ruler. Not used in modern everyday Japanese; appears in classical literature and historical descriptions.
讒臣の言葉に惑わされ、王は忠臣を遠ざけた。
Deceived by the words of a slanderous retainer, the king distanced himself from his loyal vassals.