calumny
noun
[ ˈkaləmni ]
• the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander.
• "a bitter struggle marked by calumny and litigation"
Similar:
slander,
defamation (of character),
character assassination,
misrepresentation of character,
evil-speaking,
calumniation,
libel,
scandalmongering,
malicious gossip,
muckraking,
smear campaign,
disparagement,
denigration,
derogation,
aspersions,
vilification,
traducement,
obloquy,
verbal abuse,
backbiting,
vituperation,
revilement,
scurrility,
lies,
slurs,
smears,
untruths,
false accusations,
false reports,
insults,
slights,
mud-slinging,
bad-mouthing,
contumely,
calumny
verb
• slander (someone).
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin calumnia .
