Associations to the word «Calumniate»

Wiktionary

CALUMNIATE, verb. (transitive) To make hurtful untrue comments about.
CALUMNIATE, verb. (transitive) To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.

Dictionary definition

CALUMNIATE, verb. Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone; "The journalists have defamed me!" "The article in the paper sullied my reputation".

Wise words

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