Calumny
(noun)
PRONUNCIATION
[ kal-uhm-nee ]
DEFINITION
a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something
kaal - काल - verb for time, injuring and hurting. In old days, to defame a person, they will paint his or her face black.
kaal-maan - काल-मान - active singular present particple making verb into adjective or noun.
kaal-maan-ya - काल-मान-य - gerundive - having done the verb-adjective.
kaal-maan--Iya - काल-मान-ईय to be like - to be like, to be done - potential-verb-adjective
Durga is called 'kaalaayanii' and associated with destruction.
