Meaning of calumny in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkæləmni/

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  1. Noun

    calumny

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin calumnia

    Definitions

    1. a malicious attack

    Derived terms

  2. 2. an abusive attack on a person's character or good name

    Derived terms

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