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.
정치가는 선거 캠페인 중에 많은 비방을 받았다.
The act of making false statements to damage someone's reputation.
The journalist was accused of spreading calumny about the celebrity.
기자는 유명인에 대한 비방을 퍼뜨리게 한 혐의로 고발당했다.