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Meaning
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.
- 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.
