calumnious

UK
/kəˈlʌmnɪəs/
US
/kəˈlʌmniəs/

Translations

calumniousadjective
more calumnious
Comp.
most calumnious
Super.
UK
/kəˈlʌmnɪəs/
US
/kəˈlʌmniəs/
The calumnious rumors spread by the tabloid caused significant harm to the actor's career.
Les rumeurs calomnieuses répandues par le tabloïd ont causé un préjudice important à la carrière de l'acteur.
Additional translations
diffamatoireS'emploie surtout dans un registre juridique ou formel.

Definitions

calumniousadjective
Involving or using false and malicious statements intended to damage someone's reputation.
The calumnious rumors spread by the tabloid caused significant harm to the actor's career.
Falsely accusing or defamatory in nature; containing calumny.
She filed a lawsuit against the newspaper for its calumnious allegations.