calumniate
[ kuh-luhm-nee-eyt ]
/ kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), ca·lum·ni·at·ed, ca·lum·ni·at·ing.
to make false and malicious statements about; slander.
Origin of calumniate
OTHER WORDS FROM calumniate
ca·lum·ni·a·tion, noun ca·lum·ni·a·tor, noun non·ca·lum·ni·at·ing, adjectiveWords nearby calumniate
caltech,
caltrop,
caltrop family,
calumet,
calumet city,
calumniate,
calumnious,
calumny,
calutron,
calvados,
calvaria
Example sentences from the Web for calumniation
But how barbarous that is, and how unfortunate for him, that the world shall think the better of any person for his calumniation!
Love for Love |William CongreveIt was said that he was spoiled by Pitt, and was consumed by vanity, and was broken by Tory calumniation.
Drake, Nelson and Napoleon |Walter RuncimanWe are to avoid giving occasion for our enemies to open their mouths in calumniation of God's name and his Word.
Epistle Sermons, Vol. II |Martin LutherThou hast grieved over my calumniation, and likewise hast lamented the damage to my good name.
The Consolation of Philosophy |Boethius
British Dictionary definitions for calumniation
calumniate
/ (kəˈlʌmnɪˌeɪt) /
verb
(tr)
to slander