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calumny

UK
/ˈkæl.əm.ni/
US
/ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Translations

calumnynoun
calumnies
pl
UK
/ˈkæl.əm.ni/
US
/ˈkæl.əm.ni/
calomnieTerme soutenu ; accusation mensongère et malveillante portant atteinte à la réputation.
The politician's career was nearly destroyed by the calumny spread by his opponents.
La carrière du politicien a failli être détruite par la calomnie répandue par ses adversaires.
Additional translations
diffamationEmploi plus général ou juridique ; peut convenir selon le contexte.
Synonyms
slander
false accusation
malicious gossip
libel
defamation

Definitions

calumnynoun
A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something.
The politician's career was nearly destroyed by the calumny spread by his opponents.
The act of uttering false charges or misrepresentations maliciously calculated to harm another's reputation.
She was the victim of calumny, as rumors about her personal life were spread throughout the office.
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