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calumny

[ kal-uhm-nee ]

noun

, plural cal·um·nies.
  1. a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something:

    The speech was considered a calumny of the administration.

  2. the act of uttering calumnies; slander; defamation.

    Synonyms: derogation, vilification



calumny

/ ˈkæləmnɪ /

noun

  1. the malicious utterance of false charges or misrepresentation; slander; defamation
  2. such a false charge or misrepresentation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Confusables Note

See slander.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of calumny1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin calumnia, equivalent to calumn-, perhaps originally a participle of calvī “to deceive” + -ia -y 3 )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of calumny1

C15: from Latin calumnia deception, slander
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Example Sentences

That brings us to the other calumnies Vance and Trump have directed at the Haitians in Springfield.

Sen. JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio and Trump's vice presidential nominee, made the rounds of the Sunday shows and doubled down on the calumny.

From Salon

Eastman portrays himself as a battling patriot who has been subjected to “false narratives and calumnies.”

But for Sakoda and others, his initial reaction — which included accusing the survivors of “calumny,” or slander — revealed what they believe is his true allegiance — protecting the church’s hierarchy.

Piemme said the book would expose the “blatant calumnies” and “dark maneuvers” that sullied Benedict’s reputation, but also celebrate his historic papacy and life.

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