definition of
calumny

[1] #1 calumny n. [defamation, calumniation, obloquy, traducement, hatchet job] a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions. wn

[2] #2 calumny n. [aspersion, slander, defamation, denigration] an abusive attack on a person's character or good name. wn