Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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slander | Yes | No | Yes | No |
calumny | Yes | No | No | No |
slander (noun) | calumny (noun) |
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an abusive attack on a person's character or good name | an abusive attack on a person's character or good name |
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another | a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions |
slander (verb) | calumny (verb) |
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charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone |