Definition of 「愬」:
1. Same as "诉" (to sue).
Verb: To narrate. Same as "诉". In "Mencius, Section on the King of Liang": "Those in the world who desire to harm their ruler, all wish to go to the king to narrate." In "Selections of the Literature, Sima Qian, Reply to Ren Shao Qing": "In the deep and dark prison, who can narrate?"
2. Verb: To defame or falsely accuse others. In "The Analects, Section on Xian’s Questions": "Gong Bo Liao slandered Zi Lu to Ji Sun." In "Tang Dynasty, Liu Yuxi, Letter to Du Situ": "Ultimate sincerity can eliminate suspicion and jealousy; upholding justice can quell slanders."
3. Fearful appearance.