Calumny
Nounकलंक लगाना, निराधार आरोप
Definition
The making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone’s reputation; slander.
Contextual Sentence: "The politician filed a lawsuit against the tabloid for publishing calumny about his personal life."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'calumniate' (verb form) sounding like 'kill a name'—hurting someone’s reputation.
Synonyms
slander
defamation
libel
aspersion
Antonyms
praise
commendation
approval
eulogy