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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

calumny

/kæləmni/ noun · British & US
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What does calumny mean?

noun

A false and malicious statement that harms someone's reputation. A false and malicious statement that is spread to harm someone's reputation.

Example

"The politician's career was ruined by the calumny spread by his rival."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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