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The correct spelling is calumny.
How to pronounce calumny
/kəˈlʌmni/
nounIPA: /kəˈlʌmni/
Say it like: Cal-umn-ee
The correct spelling is calumny. A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing. For example: "Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money."
Usage Examples
“Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
- 2.Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
verb
- 1.To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.
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