Calumnies

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

2.nounFalsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

"Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money."

3.verbTo make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.

Synonyms

calumniousness defamation obloquy traducement vilification calumniation calumniate calumniated slanders slanderous slandering libels

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