bum rap

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|slang}} A [[false]] [[accusation]], or an [[injustice]], especially one that leads to [[imprisonment]].
2. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} An [[undeserved]]ly [[unfavorable]] [[portrayal]] or [[reputation]].

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