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    Calumny

    /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.
    The politician was a victim of calumny, as false rumors circulated about his past.
    A false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone.
    She was deeply hurt by the calumny that spread through the community.
    A false accusation or slander.
    He managed to clear his name after the calumny directed at him was proven baseless.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'calumnia', meaning 'slander'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    calumny of design:
    A deliberate false representation intended to harm.
    to fall victim to calumny:
    To be unfairly accused or maligned.

    Related Words

    slander
    The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
    defamation
    The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.

    Slang Meanings

    Smear campaign
    The tabloids launched a smear campaign filled with calumny against the actress.
    Character assassination
    The allegations were nothing more than character assassination disguised as calumny.