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calumniation|kəˌlʌmnɪˈeɪʃən|
[n. of action f. calumniate. Cf. F. calomniation (14th c.)]
1. The action of calumniating; slandering; malicious detraction.
1548Hooper Decl. 10 Commandm. Pref., Clear and free from misconstruing and calumniation of such sycophants, etc. 1603Knolles Hist. Turks (1621) 1051 By the calumniation of the envious. 1726Ayliffe Parerg. 25 Calumniation..a Malicious and False Representation of an Enemys Words or Actions for an Offensive Purpose.
2. A libellous report, a slander, a calumny.
1588Let. in Harl. Misc. (1809) II. 67 With many more such matters (which I nevertheless count to be very vain calumniations). 1601Holland Pliny II. 483 A notable calumniation framed against him. 1755Carte Hist. Eng. IV. 184 By their calumniations against his majesty. |