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What is another word for false accusation?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒls ˌakjuːzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the term "false accusation" that are often used interchangeably in legal, political, and social contexts. Some of the common synonyms include falsehood, mendacity, deceit, misrepresentation, fabrication, calumny, and slander. False accusation refers to any allegation of wrongdoing or misconduct that is not based on fact or evidence, but rather made with the intent to harm or defame an individual or group. It can have severe consequences for the accused, including damage to reputation, career, and personal relationships. It is important to distinguish between legitimate accusations backed by evidence and those that are false or unsubstantiated.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a false accusation when brought against a man of the purest and holiest character, boils over and is at once dissipated, and vanishes and threats of heaven and sea, himself standing unmoved.
    Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • I have much to say why my reputation should be rescued from the load of false accusation and calumny which has been heaped upon it.
    Robert Emmet
  • Malice scorned, puts out itself; but argued, give a kind of credit to a false accusation.
    Philip Massinger
  • Now that I have called you on your false accusation, you are using additional smear tactics.
    George Soros

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