calumny
- The act of purposely distorting another's actions or words in a harmful way to damage their reputation, or falsely accusing them of committing a crime
- He was the subject of a calumny that led to unwanted public scrutiny.
- By spreading false information about her colleague, she committed an act of calumny.
- Calumny played a part in their heated business rivalry, culminating in a lawsuit.
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