Calumny

From Fresh Dictionary

English

Etymology

Middle French calomnie from Latin calumnia "slander" from calvi "to deceive"

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adjective 1.4 Adverb 1.5 Synonyms 1.6 Related Terms

Noun

calumny

1. a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another

   accustations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money

2. false charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing

Translations

• French : calomnie
• German : Rufmord
• Ido : kalumnio

Adjective

calumnious

1. possessing the traits of calumny

Adverb

calumniously

1. in the manner of calumny

Synonyms

defamation

obloquy

traducement

vilification

Related Terms

malign

slander