calumny

The word “calumny” has 3 syllables: ca-lum-ny

It's pronounced as /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

What is synonym and antonym for calumny?

In the thesaurus, “calumny” has 52 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calumny along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for calumny

abuse
aspersing
aspersion
attack
backbiting
belittlement
blackening
calumniation
cattiness
censure
character assassination
contempt
criticism
defamation
defaming
denigration
denunciation
despite
detraction
disdain
disparagement
hatchet job
hatefulness
innuendo
invective
libel
libeling
libelling
lie
malevolence
malice
maliciousness
malignancy
maligning
malignity
meanness
muck
mud
nastiness
scorn
slander
smear
smearing
spite
spitefulness
spleen
traducing
venom
viciousness
vilification
vilifying
vituperation

Antonyms for calumny

acclaim
accolade
adoration
adulation
applause
commendation
esteem
flattery
honor
praise
respect
reverence
veneration
worship

Meanings of calumny

noun
1. A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
2. Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
verb
1. To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.

Example Sentences

The politician was devastated by the calumny spread by his opponents, which misrepresented his actions.
To protect her reputation, she had to fight against the calumny that was circulating in the community.
The author’s new book addresses the impact of calumny on individuals and their families.
The public apology was a response to the calumny that had been falsely attributed to the company.
He was shocked by the calumny that his rival had used to undermine his credibility during the campaign.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calumny, such as: abuse, acclaim, accolade, adoration, adulation, applause, aspersing.

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