Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calunia
noun
kuh-loo-nee-ah
Definition
an act of making false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Examples
- Accusing him of theft was a clear case of calunia.
- She filed a lawsuit for calunia after the article published false claims.
Meaning
calúnia is the act of slander or defamation, typically involving the spreading of false information about an individual, which can lead to legal consequences for the perpetrator.
Synonyms
- slander
- defamation
- libel