1. false and malicious statements designed to injure someone’s reputation; slander
Usage: formal; plural of calumny

Examples

• The politician sued the newspaper for publishing calumnies about his business dealings.
• She refused to respond to the calumnies spread by her former colleagues.
• The author’s reputation was damaged by a series of calumnies in the press.
• He was known for spreading calumnies about anyone who disagreed with him.
• The court found that the accusations were mere calumnies without any basis in fact.
• Despite the calumnies against her character, she maintained her dignity throughout the trial.