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    Calomnie (en. Calumny)

    /ka.lɔm.ni/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    False accusation or defamation.
    He made a calumny against his colleague.
    Il a porté une calomnie contre son collègue.
    The act of calumniating, of defaming.
    Calumny is a reprehensible act.
    La calomnie est un acte répréhensible.
    False rumor that harms someone.
    Calumnies circulated in the neighborhood.
    Les calomnies circulaient dans le quartier.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calumnia', which means false accusation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a calumny
    To make a false accusation against someone.
    porter une calomnie
    to respond to a calumny
    To react to a false accusation.
    répondre à une calomnie
    slanderous
    Who spreads calumnies.
    calomnieux
    to defend oneself against a calumny
    To fight against a false accusation.
    se défendre contre une calomnie

    Related Words

    defamation
    The act of defaming, tarnishing someone's reputation.
    diffamation
    insult
    Words or acts that seriously offend.
    injure
    slander
    Calumny, verbal defamation.
    slander

    Slang Meanings

    To spread rumors.
    He spends his time spreading rumors about others.
    Il passe son temps à lancer des rumeurs sur les autres.
    To talk behind someone's back.
    She is always talking behind people's backs.
    Elle est toujours en train de parler dans le dos des gens.