an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
虚偽の告発や噂を通じて誰かの評判を傷つける試み (kyogi no kokuhatsu ya uwasa o tōjite dareka no hyōban o kizutsukeru kokoromi)
"The opposition launched a smear campaign against the minister."
"野党は大臣に対して中傷キャンペーンを開始しました。" (yatō wa daijin ni taishite **chūshō kyanpēn** o kaishi shimashita.)
to take responsibility for one's actions or decisions
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict
in the same situation or facing the same challenges
every difficult situation has a hopeful aspect
to make brief contact with someone for an update
to become calmer after being angry or excited