noun

1. A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.

2. Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.

   “Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money.”

Synonyms: calumniousness, defamation, obloquy, traducement, vilification

verb

1. To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.