Associations to the word «Calumny»
Noun
- Falsehood
- Defamation
- Envy
- Accusation
- Libel
- Malice
- Reproach
- Hatred
- Discord
- Exaggeration
- Enmity
- Sancho
- Censure
- Intrigue
- Injustice
- Suspicion
- Caricature
- Persecution
- Prejudice
- Gossip
- Insult
- Tiberius
- Jealousy
- Pretext
- Ridicule
- Bitterness
- Innocence
- Rumour
- Adultery
- Parisian
- Pamphlet
- Reputation
- Treachery
- Resentment
- Enemy
- Recourse
- Ignorance
- Contempt
- Hostility
- Utterance
- Bookseller
- Scandal
- Virtue
- Monsieur
- Mankind
- Abbe
- Spite
- Tongue
- Proof
- Vengeance
- Disgrace
- Pius
Adjective
Verb
Adverb
Wiktionary
CALUMNY, noun. A falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.
CALUMNY, noun. False charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Dictionary definition
CALUMNY, noun. A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.
CALUMNY, noun. An abusive attack on a person's character or good name.
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.