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    Calumnia (en. Slander)

    /kaˈlum.nja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A false statement made with the intention of damaging someone's reputation.
    Calumny can have serious legal consequences.
    La calumnia puede tener graves consecuencias legales.
    The act of slandering.
    He suffered a calumny that affected his professional career.
    Sufrió una calumnia que afectó su carrera profesional.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calumnia', meaning 'falsehood or false accusation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a calumny
    To say falsehoods about someone.
    hacer calumnia
    to fall into calumny
    To be a victim of rumors or lies.
    caer en la calumnia

    Related Words

    slanderer
    A person who slanders.
    calumniador
    calumnist
    An uncommon term referring to someone who uses calumnies.
    calumistário

    Slang Meanings

    Malicious gossip
    The gossip that spread about his dismissal was just a calumny.
    El chisme que corrió sobre su despido era solo una calumnia.
    Grave falsehood
    Incredible how a calumny can ruin relationships.
    Increíble cómo una calumnia puede arruinar relaciones.