Meaning of calumny
cal•um•ny
Pronunciation: (kal'um-nē), [key]
— pl. -nies.
- a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something: The speech was considered a calumny of the administration.
- the act of uttering calumnies; slander; defamation.
See also:
- calumny (Thesaurus)