Calumniation (Noun)
Meaning
A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The politician's opponents engaged in calumniation by spreading false rumors about her past to sway voters.
- The newspaper issued a formal apology for the calumniation of the businessman, whose reputation was damaged by their false article.
- The company faced a lawsuit for calumniation after they accused their competitor of stealing proprietary technology without evidence.
- The student was found guilty of calumniation for intentionally spreading false and malicious rumors about a classmate on social media.
- The senator's speech was criticized for calumniation after she repeatedly misrepresented her opponent's voting record to make them appear weak on national security.