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.
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