calumny

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Middle French calomnie from Latin calumnia (“‘slander’”) from calvi (“‘to deceive’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

[edit] Noun

calumny (plural calumnies)

1. a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.

   Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.

2. false charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

[edit] Derived terms

• calumnate

[edit] Synonyms

• defamation
• obloquy
• vilification
• See also Wikisaurus:slander

[edit] Translations