Definition of 'calumny'
Word forms: plural calumnies
variable noun
Calumny or a calumny is an untrue statement made about someone in order to reduce other people's respect and admiration for them.
[formal] He was the victim of calumny.
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noun plural -nies
1.
2.
such a false charge or misrepresentation
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Word origin of 'calumny'
nounWord forms: plural ˈcalumnies
1.
a false and malicious statement meant to hurt someone's reputation
2.
the uttering of such a statement; slander
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Word origin of 'calumny'
Example sentences containing 'calumny'
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This was calumny as they both knew that Dalziel's ability to trip lightly on the dance floor was indeed fantastic. CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
`Anyone, anyone, accused of calumny against the state is automatically sentenced to five years in jail. BLACK EAGLES (2001)
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