calumny in German
calumny in German is Verleumdung, Rufmord, verleumden — calumny means a false claim made to damage someone's good name.
calumny in German
Verleumdung
(countable) A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Verleumdung
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
Rufmord
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
verleumden
(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.
What does "calumny" mean?
- noun A false claim made to damage someone's good name.
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noun Lies or distortions spread to belittle or discredit someone.
"Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money."
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calumny in a sentence
- Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.
- Stephen, the first martyr of the Church, was a victim of calumny. And calumny is worse than a sin; calumny is a direct expression of Satan.
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What is "calumny" in German?
"calumny" in German is Verleumdung, Rufmord, verleumden. calumny means: A false claim made to damage someone's good name.
Are there other ways to say "calumny" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "calumny": Verleumdung, Rufmord, verleumden.
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