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 English

calumnyother

=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.

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