Calumny

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkælÉ™mni/

Origin

Middle French calomnie, from Latin calumnia ("slander"), perhaps from calvor ("I deceive").

Full definition of calumny

Noun

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

Derived terms

• calumniate

Synonyms

• defamation
• obloquy
• vilification