calumny

EtymologyEdit

Middle French calomnie, from Latin calumnia (“slander”), perhaps from calvor (“I deceive”).

PronunciationEdit

• IPA^(key): /ˈkæləmni/

NounEdit

calumny (plural calumnies)

1. a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.

   Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.

2. false charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

Derived termsEdit

• calumniate

SynonymsEdit

• defamation
• obloquy
• vilification
• See also Wikisaurus:slander

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