Calumny: meaning, definitions and examples

false accusation

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

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.