calumny
noun
a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something.
calumnies
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pluralof calumny.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They tore into him with false claims and calumnies and writs against him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
"What calumnies, what lies," said President Miguel Diaz-Canel late on Wednesday, exposing some of the fake news stories on a televised roundtable.
From Reuters ● Jul. 16, 2021
Rio’s mayor at the time, Eduardo Paes, wrote a letter complaining of my calumnies and took offense at talk of corruption.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2018
In a video shot in St. Peter's Square, Archbishop Anthony Apuron addressed himself to his flock in the U.S. territory, insisting he remained their archbishop and was a "victim of these horrible calumnies."
From US News ● Jun. 7, 2016
He looked about imploringly for help in defending his country’s future against the obnoxious calumnies of this sly and sinful assailant.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
