Calumny Definition & Meaning

a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion

a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions an abusive attack on a

state of disgrace resulting from public abuse a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of

words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another an abusive attack on a person's character or good name