calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation
candour
whiteness; brilliance
cascade
a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope
cherub
a winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending to God
chivalry
the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code
cowardice
lack of bravery
culpable
deserving blame
discernment
the ability to judge well
impertinent
not showing proper respect; rude
innuendo
allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one
insinuation
an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad
irresolution
doubt; indecision
malicious
intending to do harm
misrepresentation
a false or misleading statement
monody
an ode sung by a single actor in a Greek tragedy
notoriety
bad fame and reputation
odious
extremely unpleasant
pretension
the assertion of a claim to something
rival
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective, or for superiority in the same field of activity
traduce
to speak badly of or tell lies about someone so as to damage their reputation
