calumnious Synonyms

calumnious Meaning

Wordnet

calumnious (s)

(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

Webster

calumnious (a.)

Containing or implying calumny; false, malicious, and injurious to reputation; slanderous; as, calumnious reports.

FAQs About the word calumnious

(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malignContaining or implying calumny; false, malicious, and injurious to reputation; slan

libelous, unfavorable, scandalous, false, erroneous,libellous, defamatory, slanderous, derogatory, malicious

complimentary, appreciative, appreciative, complimentary, favorable,favorable, hagiographic,laudatory, accurate, sound

His calumnious accusations against his former business partner were unfounded.

The article was criticized for its calumnious portrayal of the political candidate.

Despite her innocence, she faced a barrage of calumnious attacks from the media.

The tabloid newspaper was notorious for its calumnious headlines targeting celebrities.