English / word
calumny
noun C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone to damage their reputation
In context
01
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
02
The politician dismissed the accusations as mere calumny.
Synonyms
slander,defamation,libel
Antonyms
praise,tribute,truth
Collocations
spread calumny,victim of calumny,malicious calumny