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Definition of: calumny
(kal′əm·nē) noun plural ·nies
A false, malicious, and injurious accusation or report; defamation; slander. See synonyms under SCANDAL. [<MF calomnie <L calumnia slander. Doublet of CHALLENGE.]
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