CALUMNIATION Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

calumniation

noun

Definition of calumniation

as in defamation

the making of false statements that damage another's reputation his campaign's reliance on calumniation seems out of keeping with his claim that he's a new kind of politician

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Noun

This is the second time a federal judge has tossed the defamation suit, which sought $10 billion in damages.

— Scott Nover, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2026
Trump sought at least $20 billion in damages on two counts of defamation in the initial suit, filed in July 2025.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of defamation

Noun

Giuliani was also slapped with a $148-million libel verdict for smearing two election workers in Georgia.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
In addition to the restraining order, Fif has also filed a $6 million civil suit against Kemp in California, citing libel and slander, false light invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of libel

Noun

Pratt was just another angry New Yorker hectoring calumnies against all forms of authority.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
The declaration also highlights the need to report facts, not suppress or falsify information, and avoid discrimination, bribery, and calumny.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026

Definition of calumny

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