Definition of "calumny" in Anglais

noun

1. (countable) A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

2. (uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

   • Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.

verb

1. (transitive, formal) To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.