calumny
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/ˈkæləmni/
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/ˈkæləmni/
A false statement that is made to damage someone's reputation.
The politician was the target of many calumnies during the election campaign.
这位政治家在竞选期间成为了许多诽谤的目标。
The act of making false statements to damage someone's reputation.
The journalist was accused of spreading calumny about the celebrity.
记者被指控散布有关名人的诽谤。