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Meaning of calumniate
The primary meaning of the word "calumniate" is to make false and malicious statements about someone.
Etymology of calumniate
The word "calumniate" comes from the Latin "calumniari", which means to accuse falsely or slander
It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of making false and malicious statements about someone
Synonyms
defame
slander
libel
vilify
denigrate
malign
smear
besmirch
tarnish
discredit
dishonor
disparage
belittle
demean
degrade
abuse
insult
revile
scorn
mock
ridicule
lampoon
satirize
caricature
pillory
excoriate
castigate
censure
condemn
criticize
denounce
reproach
rebuke
reprove
chide
scold
upbraid
vituperate
calumniate
asperse
traduce
defile
Definitions
- To make false and malicious statements about someone, with the intention of damaging their reputation
- * To slander or libel someone, often in a subtle or indirect way
Usage Examples
- The politician's opponent tried to calumniate her by spreading false rumors about her past
- * The company's reputation was calumniated by a series of negative and misleading articles in the press
Antonyms
praise
commend
compliment
extol
laud
eulogize
applaud
acclaim
honor
dignify
glorify
exalt
magnify
elevate
uplift
vindicate
justify
defend
support
uphold
justify
rationalize
excuse
condone
tolerate
forgive
absolve
acquit