calumniate

verb
UK: /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪt/
US: /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪt/

  1. To make false and damaging statements about someone.

    1. They tried to calumniate him in the press.
    2. His political rivals attempted to calumniate his reputation with false accusations.

  2. To spread lies about someone with the intention of harming their reputation.

    1. Do not calumniate your neighbor.
    2. The newspaper was sued for libel after it calumniated the mayor with unfounded claims of corruption.

Synonyms

slander smear vilify defame denigrate libel malign
calumniate adjective

  1. Having been maliciously misrepresented; falsely accused.

    1. She felt calumniated by the rumours.
    2. The calumniated actor fought to clear his name from the damaging allegations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "calumniate" in English means: To make false and damaging statements about someone., To spread lies about someone with the intention of harming their reputation..

The phonetic transcription of "calumniate" is /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪt/ in British English and /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "calumniate": slander, smear, vilify, defame, denigrate, libel, malign.

Example usage of "calumniate": "They tried to calumniate him in the press.". More examples on the page.