Meaning of the word calumny in English

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calumny

US /ˈkæl.əm.ni/
UK /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Noun

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander

Example:
He was a victim of calumny and false accusations.
The politician sued the newspaper for calumny.