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.
政治家は選挙キャンペーン中に多くの中傷の的になった。
The act of making false statements to damage someone's reputation.
The journalist was accused of spreading calumny about the celebrity.
ジャーナリストは、有名人についての中傷を広める罪で告发了された。