calomnie

Definitions of calomnie
  1. noun
    a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
    synonyms: diffamation
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    type of:
    diffamation
    a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
  2. noun
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
    synonyms: diffamation
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    type of:
    diffamation
    a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
    expression, formulation
    the use of language to perform some act
  3. noun
    an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
    synonyms: assassinat moral, médisance
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    type of:
    diffamation
    a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
  4. noun
    slanderous remarks or charges
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    type of:
    diffamation
    words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
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