Calumny

Pronunciation: /ˈkæləmni/

Definitions of calumny

noun a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 She was hurt by the calumny spread about her by a jealous classmate.

A2 The politician was accused of spreading calumny about his opponent.

B1 The company faced a lawsuit for calumny against a former employee.

B2 The tabloid newspaper was known for its constant calumny against celebrities.

C1 The author's reputation was tarnished by the calumny spread by rival writers.

C2 The public figure decided to take legal action against the calumny published in the media.

Examples of calumny in a Sentence

formal The politician vehemently denied the calumny spread by his opponents.

informal Don't believe the calumny that's being spread about her, it's all lies.

slang I heard some calumny going around about him, but I don't pay attention to gossip.

figurative The calumny against her reputation was like a dark cloud hanging over her.

Grammatical Forms of calumny

• past tense: calumniated
• plural: calumnies
• comparative: more calumnious
• superlative: most calumnious
• present tense: calumnies
• future tense: will calumny
• perfect tense: have calumnyed
• continuous tense: is calumnying
• singular: calumny
• positive degree: calumnious
• infinitive: to calumny
• gerund: calumnying
• participle: calumnyed

Origin and Evolution of calumny

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'calumny' originated from the Latin word 'calumnia', which means false accusation or slander.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'calumny' has retained its original meaning of false accusation or slander, but it is now used more broadly to refer to any form of defamation or slanderous remarks.