calumny
/ˈkæləmni/
noun
- A false and harmful statement made about someone to damage their reputation.
- The politician sued the newspaper for publishing a calumny about his past.
- Spreading calumny about a coworker can lead to a toxic work environment.
- She refused to listen to the calumny being whispered about her neighbor.
- The act of making false and damaging statements about someone.
- He was a victim of calumny, with lies spread about him for years.
- The candidate's campaign was marred by constant calumny from opponents.
- History teaches us that calumny often outlives the truth.
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