🗣️Calumny

Meaning

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

The making of false and defamatory statements to damage someone's reputation.

Example Sentences

The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.

The politician dismissed the accusations as mere calumny.

Synonyms

slander, defamation, libel, vilification, smear, falsehood

Entry 1

slander, defamation, libel, vilification

Entry 2

slander, defamation, libel, smear, falsehood

Antonyms

praise, commendation, tribute, truth, compliment

Entry 1

praise, commendation, tribute

Entry 2

praise, truth, compliment

Collocations

spread calumny, victim of calumny, malicious calumny, calumny against, false calumny, face calumny

Entry 1

spread calumny, victim of calumny, malicious calumny

Entry 2

calumny against, false calumny, face calumny, spread calumny