calumny
noun | /calumny/
a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone
calumny
noun | /calumny/
Advanced WordsHARDa false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone
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"Political opponents traded calumnies during the campaign."
"The actor sued the tabloid for calumny after a fabricated story."
Mnemonic Trick
Calumny = Call + Enemy → false calls to harm reputation.
Etymology
From Latin calumnia = trick, false accusation
used for slanderous attacks
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