Crossword-Solution: CALUMNY
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Calumny | n. | False accusation of a crime or offense, maliciously made or reported, to the injury of another; malicious misrepresentation; slander; detraction. |
We have 39 clues for the answer “CALUMNY”
| Clue | Answers |
|---|---|
| Making a false and defamatory statements about someone | 1 answer |
| Derogatory statement | 1 answer |
| Character defamation | 1 answer |
| roorback | 3 answers |
| Defamatory statement | 3 answers |
| malicious gossip | 4 answers |
| Character assassination | 5 answers |
| FALSE accusation | 5 answers |
| belittlement | 8 answers |
| Vilification | 8 answers |
| denigration | 12 answers |
| BACKSTABBING | 14 answers |
| disparagement | 17 answers |
| broad hint | 17 answers |
| Depreciation. | 19 answers |
| detraction | 27 answers |
| Libel | 31 answers |
| Defamation | 33 answers |
| Slander | 41 answers |
| ill fame | 42 answers |
| Barb | 46 answers |
| Satire | 47 answers |
| Backbiting | 48 answers |
| Aspersion | 48 answers |
| accusation | 52 answers |
| Ignominy | 56 answers |
| Mortification | 56 answers |
| Obloquy | 56 answers |
| Disrepute | 58 answers |
| Indictment | 60 answers |
| Falsification | 60 answers |
| slur | 64 answers |
| Scandal | 64 answers |
| CALL names | 64 answers |
| Indignity | 65 answers |
| Infamy | 67 answers |
| dishonour | 69 answers |
| Blame | 81 answers |
| Lie | 92 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
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Sentences with CALUMNY (5)
She has just expressed her desire to leave Homburg, as the place in which the vile calumny first took its rise, when the Baron returns, overhears her last words, and says to her, "Yes, leave Homburg by all means; provided you leave it in the character of my Lord's betrothed wife!" 'The Countess is startled and shocked.
The spreading of calumniations reports or charges which tarnish reputation, like the bespattering of a body with foul water; calumny.
When his story was ended, she exclaimed: “And you wished to kill yourself? Did you not think, senseless boy, that your death would give an appearance of truth to this vile calumny?” With a mother’s wonderful, sublime instinct, she had found the most powerful reason that could be urged to induce Pascal to live.
Thus does unjust suspicion follow even the most blameless for, as the poet says, “Who shall escape calumny?” Who, indeed! CHAPTER XIV.
Truth to facts is not always truth to sentiment; and part of the truth, as often happens in answer to a question, may be the foulest calumny.
Quotes with CALUMNY (3)
But are his needs any more shocking than the needs of any other animals and men? Are his deeds more outrageous than the deeds of the parent who drained the spirit from his child? The vampire may foster quickened heartbeats and levitated hair. But is he worse than the parent who gave to society a neurotic child who became a politician? Is he worse than the manufacturer who set up belated foundations with the money he made by handing bombs and guns to suicidal nationalists? Is …
People spread gossips, calumny, and false accusations to destroy their subject victim's integrity. Question the motive of people who erroneously, offensively, defensively, intrusively, abusively and intentionally brand you as a threat, a risk or a danger to life or security. ~ Angelica Hopes, K.H. Trilogy
I observe that many abusive netizens and insidious individuals kidnap the truth. Their hatred and calumny spread, feeding disinformations like daily toxic bread, feeding fallaciousness to the unread. ~ Angelica Hopes, K.H. Trilogy
Where this answer appears
Appears in: CrosSynergy, LAT, NYT, WSJ.
Used 6 times in crossword archives (2001–2023).