CALUMNIATE


Meaning of CALUMNIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈləm-nē-ˌāt ]

transitive verb

( -at·ed ; -at·ing )

Date: 1554

1. : to utter maliciously false statements, charges, or imputations about

2. : to injure the reputation of by calumny

Synonyms: see malign

• ca·lum·ni·a·tion -ˌləm-nē-ˈā-shən noun

• ca·lum·ni·a·tor -ˈləm-nē-ˌā-tər noun

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