French translation of calumnious is 
calomnieux

Meaning of "calumnious" in English

The term "calumnious" refers to statements or behavior that involve making false and damaging accusations about someone. It is an adjective used to describe actions or words that are slanderous or defamatory, aiming to tarnish a person’s reputation through deceitful and malicious lies. Often used in legal or formal contexts, a calumnious statement not only suggests moral wrongdoing but can have severe social and personal repercussions for the subject of such calumny.

Meaning of "calomnieux" in French

In French, "calomnieux" describes actions, words, or statements that are intended to damage someone’s reputation by spreading false and malicious information. The term is used to refer to slanderous or defamatory behavior, often involving deceitful claims. Similar to its English counterpart, "calomnieux" is frequently applied in legal contexts, underlining the serious nature of false accusations and the potential harm they can cause to an individual's public image and personal life.

Pronunciation of "calumnious" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /kəˈlʌmnɪəs/

Pronunciation Variations: There are no significant regional variations in the pronunciation of "calumnious." It is generally pronounced the same across different English-speaking regions, maintaining a consistent stress on the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "calomnieux" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /kalɔmnjø/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "calomnieux" is generally consistent across French-speaking regions. There may be slight variations in the vowel sounds depending on the speaker's accent, but the stress remains on the first syllable uniformly.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The journalist was sued for making calumnious allegations about the politician. (Le journaliste a été poursuivi pour avoir fait des allégations calomnieuses sur le politicien.)

2. Her calumnious remarks caused a rift among close friends. (Ses remarques calomnieuses ont causé une rupture parmi les amis proches.)

3. The debate turned ugly when calumnious accusations were thrown around. (Le débat est devenu houleux lorsque des accusations calomnieuses ont été lancées.)

4. His calumnious attack on her character was both unjust and damaging. (Son attaque calomnieuse contre son personnage était à la fois injuste et dommageable.)

5. A series of calumnious statements were made to discredit the CEO. (Une série de déclarations calomnieuses ont été faites pour discréditer le PDG.)

6. She couldn't believe her colleagues would make such calumnious claims. (Elle ne pouvait pas croire que ses collègues feraient de telles affirmations calomnieuses.)

7. The court dismissed the calumnious charges due to lack of evidence. (Le tribunal a rejeté les accusations calomnieuses faute de preuves.)

8. His career was tarnished by the calumnious gossip spread by rivals. (Sa carrière a été ternie par les ragots calomnieux répandus par ses rivaux.)

9. The calumnious article resulted in a lawsuit against the publication. (L'article calomnieux a donné lieu à une poursuite contre la publication.)

10. Calumnious rumors can cause irreparable harm to personal relationships. (Les rumeurs calomnieuses peuvent causer un tort irréparable aux relations personnelles.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "calumnious" in English

Synonyms: defamatory, slanderous, libelous, scandalous, malicious, injurious, false, disparaging, malevolent, insidious.

Antonyms: truthful, honest, factual, accurate, sincere, candid, legitimate, genuine, veracious, reliable.

Similar Words: derogatory, pejorative, discrediting, incriminating, backbiting, maligning, vilifying, demeaning, scurrilous, insulting.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "calomnieux" in French

Synonyms: diffamatoire, médisant, malveillant, injurieux, mensonger, nocif, dénigrant, malintentionné, insidieux, calomniateur.

Antonyms: véridique, sincère, honnête, exact, authentique, loyal, droit, légitime, vrai, fiable.

Similar Words: péjoratif, rabaisser, discréditer, incriminant, dénigrant, méprisant, vilipender, rabaissant, scurrile, insultant.

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