Significado de la palabra "he that has an ill name is half hanged" en español

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he that has an ill name is half hanged

US /hi ðæt hæz æn ɪl neɪm ɪz hæf hæŋd/
UK /hiː ðæt hæz ən ɪl neɪm ɪz hɑːf hæŋd/
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Modismo

quien tiene mala fama, medio ahorcado está

once a person's reputation is ruined, it is very difficult to regain trust or clear one's name, as people will always think the worst of them

Ejemplo:
Even though he was innocent, the rumors persisted because he that has an ill name is half hanged.
Aunque era inocente, los rumores persistieron porque quien tiene mala fama, medio ahorcado está.
It's hard for him to find a job now; he that has an ill name is half hanged.
Le resulta difícil encontrar trabajo ahora; quien tiene mala fama, medio ahorcado está.