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    Calumnias (en. Slander)

    /ka.lum.njas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Actions of slandering; that is, making false accusations that harm a person's reputation.
    Calumnies can have serious legal consequences.
    Las calumnias pueden tener graves consecuencias legales.
    Malicious phrases or rumors used to damage someone's image.
    The politician faced calumnies during his electoral campaign.
    El político enfrentó calumnias durante su campaña electoral.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'calumnia', which means 'false accusation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into calumnies
    To make unfounded accusations.
    caer en calumnias
    to slander someone
    To falsely accuse a person with the intention of damaging their reputation.
    calumniar a alguien

    Related Words

    slanderer
    A person who slanders or defames.
    calumniador
    calumny
    The act of slandering, false accusation.
    calumnia

    Slang Meanings

    Throwing mud
    Don't let the mud they throw at you affect you.
    No te dejes afectar por el barro que tiran sobre ti.
    Throwing dirt
    I can't believe they keep throwing dirt on his name.
    No puedo creer que sigan echando tierra a su nombre.