calumny

Meaning of calumny

noun
  1. the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
    a bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation

verb

slander (someone).

late Middle English: from Latin calumnia .

Information about calumny

  • The plural form of calumny is: calumnies.
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Hyphenation of calumny

calumny

  • It consists of 1 syllables and 7 chars.
  • calumny is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable

calumny synonyms

Meaning defamation:

defamation, calumniation, obloquy, traducement

Meaning aspersion:

aspersion, slander, defamation, denigration

Meaning a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation:

libel

Meaning the action of searching out and publicizing scandal about famous people:

muckraking

Meaning an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law:

derogation

Meaning an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something:

aspersions

Meaning abusively disparaging speech or writing:

vilification

Meaning malicious talk about someone who is not present:

backbiting

Meaning bitter and abusive language:

vituperation

Meaning the quality of being scurrilous:

scurrility

Meaning the way, direction, or position in which something lies:

lies

Meaning an insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation:

slurs

Meaning a false accusation intended to damage someone's reputation:

smears

Meaning a lie or false statement (often used euphemistically):

untruths

Meaning a disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act:

insults

Meaning an insult caused by a failure to show someone proper respect or attention:

slights

Meaning insolent or insulting language or treatment:

contumely

Translation of calumny

Words that rhyme with calumny

autumny

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