calumnia
slander
noun kah-LOOM-nyah Rare
Origin: Latin calumnia, 'false accusation'
Also means
defamation
Usage Note
Calumnia is a deliberate false statement that damages someone's reputation — legally and morally stronger than rumor. The verb is calumniar. In Spanish law calumnia is a specific criminal offense (false accusation of a crime), distinct from injuria (mere insult).
Examples
"La calumnia arruinó su reputación en pocos días."
Natural Translation
The slander ruined his reputation in a few days.
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