1. damage (esp. financial) caused by harmful rumours or misinformation (rumors)
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
主催者は、いまだに風評被害が続く被災地に想いを寄せてほしいと話していました。
主办方表示,希望大家多关心至今仍受谣言影响的受灾地区。
The organizers said that they would like people to think about the affected areas, which are still suffering from harmful rumors.