Italian word
calunnia
calumny; falsely reporting someone to the authorities
Looks like
calumny
making false and damaging statements about someone
⚠️ The trap
In Italian criminal law, 'calunnia' has a specific technical meaning: falsely accusing someone to the police/authorities, knowing they are innocent. English 'calumny' is broader — simply making any false damaging statements. The Italian crime requires a false report to authorities.
To say "making false and damaging statements about someone" in Italian:
calunnia
"calunnia" in English means:
calumny; falsely reporting someone to the authorities
Example
"Ha denunciato il vicino per calunnia."
"He reported the neighbour for making a false accusation."
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