Definition of Calumny
Calumny
cal·um·ny


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(noun)
A false and malicious statement intended to harm someone's reputation.

e.g. The politician sued the newspaper for calumny over the defamatory article.

(noun)
a slanderous statement or misrepresentation;

e.g. The calumny was published by the press in the newspaper.



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