calumny

Definitions


[ˈkaləmni], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander
(e.g: a bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin calumnia


[ˈkaləmni], (Verb)

Definitions:
- slander (someone)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin calumnia




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