Definition of Calumny

1. Noun. A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.


2. Noun. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
Exact synonyms: Aspersion, Defamation, Denigration, Slander
Generic synonyms: Attack
Derivative terms: Asperse, Calumniate, Calumnious, Defame, Denigrate, Slander, Slanderous

Definition of Calumny

1. n. False accusation of a crime or offense, maliciously made or reported, to the injury of another; malicious misrepresentation; slander; detraction.

Definition of Calumny

1. a false and malicious accusation [n -NIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Calumny

calumbin
calumet
calumets
calumniate
calumniated
calumniates
calumniating
calumniation
calumniations
calumniator
calumniators
calumniatory
calumnies
calumnious
calumniously
calumny (current term)
calusterone
calutron
calutrons
Calvados
calvadoses
calvaria
calvaria
calvarial
calvarial
calvarial hook
calvarian
calvarias
calvaries
calvarium

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