Associations to the word «Calumny»
Noun
- Falsehood
- Defamation
- Envy
- Accusation
- Libel
- Malice
- Reproach
- Hatred
- Discord
- Exaggeration
- Enmity
- Sancho
- Censure
- Intrigue
- Injustice
- Suspicion
- Caricature
- Persecution
- Prejudice
- Gossip
- Insult
- Tiberius
- Jealousy
- Pretext
- Ridicule
- Bitterness
- Innocence
- Rumour
- Adultery
- Parisian
- Pamphlet
- Reputation
- Treachery
- Resentment
- Enemy
- Recourse
- Ignorance
- Contempt
- Hostility
- Utterance
- Bookseller
- Scandal
- Virtue
- Monsieur
- Mankind
- Abbe
- Spite
- Tongue
- Proof
- Vengeance
- Disgrace
- Pius
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
CALUMNY, noun. A falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.
CALUMNY, noun. False charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Dictionary definition
CALUMNY, noun. A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.
CALUMNY, noun. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.