calumny in German

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

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

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

(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.