calumny
UK/ˈkæləmni/US/'kælәmni/
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A false and malicious statement made to damage someone's reputation; slander.
诽谤，中伤
v.
To make false accusations against someone to damage their reputation.
诽谤，中伤
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcalumnyother
=calumny
Common Collocations
- 1.utter calumny说诽谤
- 2.spread calumny传播诽谤
- 3.calumny against对...的诽谤
Example Sentences
- 1.
The newspaper faced charges of calumny for publishing false information.