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Calumny (noun) is a falsification or misrepresentation specifically intended to disparage or discredit another.

It can also be false charges that are intentionally brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing; slander.

Synonyms include, but are notlimited to: aspersion, defamation, hatchet job, gossip, dirt, scandalmongering, smear, slur, spite, vilification, vituperation, obloquy, denigration, libel, and slander.

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The old politician said that he was retiring from public life because he could no longer stand the calumnies heaped upon him by his enemies

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Calumny is defined as the act of making defamatory statements against another people in order to tarnish their reputation. The calumny against the president forced him to resign.

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Calumny is when someone makes false or hurtful statements about someone else to damage their reputation. A good sentence would be, the woman is taking the man to court for calumny.

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The main character made a libel outburst towards his friend.

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