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calumny in Norwegian

calumny in Norwegian is baktalelse, baksnakk, baksnakking — calumny means a false claim made to damage someone's good name.

calumny in Norwegian

baktalelse
noun
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
baksnakk
noun
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
baksnakking
noun
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
baktaling
noun
(uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

What does "calumny" mean?

  1. noun A false claim made to damage someone's good name.
  2. 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 Norwegian?
"calumny" in Norwegian is baktalelse, baksnakk, baksnakking. calumny means: A false claim made to damage someone's good name.
Are there other ways to say "calumny" in Norwegian?
Yes — Norwegian has 4 translations listed for "calumny": baktalelse, baksnakk, baksnakking, baktaling.
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