English dictionary

calumny

/'k/&/l/@/mn/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions

noun.communication

Synonyms calumniation defamation hatchet job obloquy traducement

Source: WordNet 3.0
an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

noun.act

Synonyms aspersion defamation denigration slander

Source: WordNet 3.0
False accusation of a crime or offense, maliciously made or reported, to the injury of another; malicious misrepresentation; slander; detraction.

noun

Source: webster1913