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Calumniate - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'Calumniate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Calumniate [ v. i.]
- To propagate evil reports with a design to injure the reputation of another; to make purposely false charges of some offense or crime.
2 . Calumniate [ v. t.]
- To accuse falsely and maliciously of a crime or offense, or of something disreputable; to slander; to libel.

Meaning of 'Calumniate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . calumniate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
Example in sentence:
  • The article in the paper sullied my reputation;
  • The journalists have defamed me!