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Rumor vs Calumny - What's the difference?

rumor | calumny |

As nouns the difference between rumor and calumny

is that rumor is (us|countable) a statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth while calumny is a falsification or misrepresentation intended to disparage or discredit another.

As a verb rumor

is (transitive|usually|used in the passive voice) to tell a rumor about; to gossip.

rumor

English

Alternative forms

* rumour (UK, Commonwealth, International)

Noun

  • (US, countable) A statement or claim of questionable accuracy, from no known reliable source, usually spread by word of mouth.
    • There's a rumor going round that he's going to get married.
  • (US, uncountable) Information or misinformation of the kind contained in such claims.
    • They say he used to be a thief, but that's just rumor .

    Synonyms

    * (piece of information) * (information) gossip, hearsay, talk, tittle-tattle

    Derived terms

    * rumor campaign * rumor has it

    Hypernyms

    * information

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (transitive, usually, used in the passive voice) To tell a rumor about; to gossip.
    • John is rumored to be next in line for a promotion.
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    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