calumny
Pronunciation:
/kəˈlʌmni/noun
Definitions
A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
Example: Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.
Synonyms:calumniousnessdefamationobloquytraducementvilification
verb
Definitions
To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.