CALUMNY | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Calumny

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Latin calumnia

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkaləmni
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander

Short Definition:

making of false and defamatory statements about someone

Examples:
  • a bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation

Word: Calumny

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkaləmni
Dialects: British English
Definition:

slander (someone).

Short Definition:

slander

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