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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."

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