calumnia — meaning in English

English meaning

• aspersion noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
• calumny noun A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

Senses

calumnia is used for these senses in English:

• aspersion An attack on somebody's reputation or good name, often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon…. [from late 16th c.]
• calumny (uncountable) Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

aspersion — full definition

1. noun An attack on someone's or something's reputation or good name; often in the phrase to cast aspersions upon….
2. noun A sprinkling, especially of holy water.

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.

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