calumnious

/kəˈlʌmniəs/
adjective
  1. Tending to or characterized by making false and harmful statements about someone; slanderous.
    • His calumnious speech during the debate was later proven to be completely untrue.
    • She was hurt by the calumnious comments posted on her social media page.
    • The calumnious rumors spread so quickly that the teacher had to address the whole school.
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