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calumny

/ˈkæləmni/
ca · lum · ny ˈkæ · ləm · ni
English Definition
n. Slander and defamation; libel
中文释义
诽谤,诬蔑
Significado en Español
calumnia
한국어 뜻
중상, 비방
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vu khống, phỉ báng
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Example Sentence

He was a victim of political calumny.

他是政治诽谤的受害者。

Synonyms
slander defamation libel
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
calumn (slander, Latin) + y → defamation, slander.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the heated debate, the politician accused his rival of spreading calumny about his past business dealings.

  1. A admiration
  2. B support
  3. C slander
  4. D praise
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C — slander. “calumny” means n. Slander and defamation; libel

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The politician's rivals spread cruel ______ to ruin his good reputation.

  1. A calumny
  2. B praise
  3. C honesty
  4. D truth
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A — calumny. “calumny” means n. Slander and defamation; libel

Common questions about “calumny”

What does “calumny” mean?

calumny — n. Slander and defamation; libel. In Chinese: 诽谤,诬蔑.

How do you pronounce “calumny”?

calumny is pronounced /ˈkæləmni/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ca · lum · ny.

How do you use “calumny” in a sentence?

He was a victim of political calumny. (他是政治诽谤的受害者。)

What are synonyms for “calumny”?

slander, defamation, libel — all close in meaning to calumny (n. Slander and defamation; libel).

Is “calumny” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. calumny appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “calumny”?

calumn (slander, Latin) + y → defamation, slander.

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