calumny | calumnious
Exam frequency
GRE
high
Banks
high
Civil Services
high
Meaning(s)
a false accusation meant to harm
How to Memorize
calumny - slander
Analysis
‘Calumny’ refers to a false and malicious charge, statement, or misrepresentation about somebody in order to damage their reputation. It is a tactic frequently employed during political elections in order to influence voters.
| Exams | Spoken | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synonyms | defamation,libel | ||
| Antonyms | promote |
Example(s)
The politician said that he would not engage in calumny in order to discredit his political opponent.
The charges the newspaper made against me are utterly calumnious, and I intend to sue for libel.
Lucy protested her innocence and claimed that she was the victim of vicious calumnies.