Calumniate Definition

kə-lŭmnē-āt
calumniated, calumniates, calumniating
verb
calumniated, calumniates, calumniating
To spread false and harmful statements about; slander.
Webster's New World

To make hurtful untrue comments about.

Wiktionary
To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.
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Origin of Calumniate

  • From Latin calumniātus, perfect active participle of calumnior (“I accuse falsely”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Latin calumniārī calumniāt- from calumnia calumny calumny

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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