As nouns the difference between calumny and hatchet
is that
calumny is a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another while
hatchet is a small light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.
As a verb hatchet is
to cut with a hatchet.
calumny English
Noun
( calumnies)
A falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.
- Accusations of abuse were pure extortive calumny in a malicious bid to make money .
False charges brought about to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
Derived terms
* calumniate
Synonyms
* defamation
* obloquy
* vilification
* See also
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hatchet English
Noun
( en noun)
A small light axe with a short handle; a tomahawk.
* Longfellow
- Buried was the bloody hatchet .
Derived terms
* bury the hatchet
* hatchetation
* hatchet-faced
* hatchet job
* hatchet man
Verb
To cut with a hatchet.
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