calomnie — meaning in English

English meaning

• calumny noun A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
• libel noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.

Senses

calomnie is used for these senses in English:

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

calumny — full definition

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.

libel — full definition

1. noun A false published statement — written, printed, or pictured — that damages someone's reputation.
2. verb To publish a false, damaging statement about someone.

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