calumny
Pronunciation: [ˈkæl.əm.ni]
Word
Context: "communication"
(noun) calumny means saying something false about someone to hurt their reputation. It's like telling lies about a person so that others think badly of them.
Example
He was upset when he heard the calumny spread about him at school.
Example
There was no calumny against her; everyone knew she was a great team player.
Example
Why would someone spread calumny instead of talking directly to the person?
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