Calumnious (Adjective)
Meaning
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's opponents spread calumnious rumors about her personal life in an attempt to damage her reputation.
- The tabloid newspaper was known for publishing calumnious articles about celebrities, often with little regard for fact or accuracy.
- The company's competitors made calumnious claims about the quality of their products, but independent tests proved them to be false.
- The calumnious accusations made against the whistleblower were later proven to be baseless and motivated by a desire for revenge.
- The journalist was sued for publishing calumnious statements about the businessman, which were found to be defamatory and without foundation.