cal·um·ny 
/ˈkæləmni/ noun
plural cal·um·nies /ˈkæləmni/ noun [count] formal : an untrue statement that is made to damage someone's reputation
▪ They uttered calumnies against him. ; also [noncount] : the act of making such statements
▪ He was the target of calumny for his unpopular beliefs.
▪ They uttered calumnies against him. ; also [noncount] : the act of making such statements
▪ He was the target of calumny for his unpopular beliefs.
