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calumny
[ kal-uhm-nee ]
noun
- a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something:
The speech was considered a calumny of the administration.
- the act of uttering calumnies; slander; defamation.
Synonyms: derogation, vilification
calumny
/ ˈkæləmnɪ /
noun
- the malicious utterance of false charges or misrepresentation; slander; defamation
- such a false charge or misrepresentation
Confusables Note
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of calumny1
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.
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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