GRE Word List
CALUMNY
a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
The meaning of the word calumny is a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
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