Associations to the word «Calumny»

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

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