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Calumny

noun

/ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Meaning

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation.

The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.

The politician dismissed the accusations as mere calumny.

slander, defamation, libel, vilification, smear, falsehood

Entry 1

slander, defamation, libel, vilification

Entry 2

slander, defamation, libel, smear, falsehood

praise, commendation, tribute, truth, compliment

Entry 1

praise, commendation, tribute

Entry 2

praise, truth, compliment

spread calumny, victim of calumny, malicious calumny, calumny against, false calumny, face calumny

Entry 1

spread calumny, victim of calumny, malicious calumny

Entry 2

calumny against, false calumny, face calumny, spread calumny

The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an inflated sense of self-...

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

The ability to judge well; keen insight and judgment.

The ability to give your attention to one particular thing; focused mental effort.