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calumny in German

calumny in German is Verleumdung, Rufmord, verleumden — calumny means a false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

calumny in German

Verleumdung
noun
(countable) A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Verleumdung
noun
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
Rufmord
noun
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
verleumden
verb
(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?

  1. noun A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
  2. noun Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
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What is "calumny" in German?

"calumny" in German is Verleumdung, Rufmord, verleumden. calumny means: A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

Are there other ways to say "calumny" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "calumny": Verleumdung, Rufmord, verleumden.

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