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noun (calumnies)
  1. a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.
accusations of abuse were pure extortive in a malicious bid to make money.
  1. false charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Translations: 
  • French: calomnie
  • German: Rufmord, Verleumdung
  • Spanish: calumnia
Etymology: Middle French calomnie from Latin calumnia "slander" from calvi "to deceive".


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