calumny
[noun]
a false statement meant to misrepresent someone
Ex: Despite being innocent , the calumny against him caused irreparable harm to his standing in the community .
to calumniate
[Verb]
to say false and damaging remarks about a person in order to ruin their reputation
genial
[Adjective]
characterized as kind, friendly, and carefree
Ex: He had a genial personality that made him popular at social gatherings .
juror
[noun]
an individual in a group of people summoned by a court to make an unbiased decision on a case
to dissuade
[Verb]
to make someone not to do something
Ex: They were dissuading their colleagues from participating in the risky venture .
amour
[noun]
a secret and unlawful sexual relationship usually one or both partners are married to other people
amity
[noun]
pleasant, friendly, and peaceful relations between individuals or nations
Ex: The community center was established to encourage amity and collaboration among local residents .
amiable
[Adjective]
showing or having a likable and friendly personality
Ex: The amiable dog wagged its tail and greeted everyone with enthusiasm .
amicable
[Adjective]
(of interpersonal relations) behaving with friendliness and without disputing
Ex: Despite the competitive nature of the game , the players maintained an amicable attitude towards each other throughout .
exact
[Adjective]
completely accurate in every detail
Ex: The exact location of the treasure was marked on the map .
exacting
[Adjective]
requiring a great amount of effort, skill, or care
Ex: The chef's exacting palate allowed him to create dishes of exceptional quality and flavor.
inexpensive
[Adjective]
having a reasonable price
Ex: She found an inexpensive dress that still looked stylish .
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