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Calumny: meaning, definitions and examples

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calumny

 

[ ˈkæləmni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

false accusation

The act of making false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.

Synonyms

defamation, libel, slander

Examples of usage

  • She was a victim of calumny and her reputation was ruined.
  • The politician faced a campaign of calumny by his rivals.
  • The calumny spread quickly throughout the small town.
  • The journalist was accused of spreading calumny about the celebrity.
  • The calumny against him was proven to be false in court.

Translations

Translations of the word "calumny" in other languages:

🇵🇹 calúnia

🇮🇳 अपवाद

🇩🇪 Verleumdung

🇮🇩 fitnah

🇺🇦 наклеп

🇵🇱 oszczerstwo

🇯🇵 中傷 (ちゅうしょう)

🇫🇷 calomnie

🇪🇸 calumnia

🇹🇷 iftira

🇰🇷 중상모략 (中傷誣告)

🇸🇦 افتراء

🇨🇿 pomluva

🇸🇰 ohováranie

🇨🇳 诽谤 (fěibàng)

🇸🇮 obrekovanje

🇮🇸 ærumeiðing

🇰🇿 жала жабу

🇬🇪 ბრალდების ცილი

🇦🇿 böhtan

🇲🇽 calumnia

Etymology

The word 'calumny' originated from the Latin word 'calumnia', meaning 'false accusation' or 'trickery'. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages and has been used to describe the act of making false and damaging statements about someone ever since.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,836, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.