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单词 calumniated
释义

calumniate

verb

ca·​lum·​ni·​ate kə-ˈləm-nē-ˌāt How to pronounce calumniate (audio)
calumniated; calumniating

transitive verb

1
: to utter maliciously false statements, charges, or imputations about
2
: to injure the reputation of by calumny
calumniation
kə-ˌləm-nē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce calumniate (audio)
noun
calumniator
kə-ˈləm-nē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce calumniate (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • asperse
  • blacken
  • defame
  • libel
  • malign
  • slander
  • smear
  • traduce
  • vilify
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Example Sentences

the short-lived Sedition Act of 1798 made it illegal to calumniate the President of the United States

Word History

First Known Use

1554, in the meaning defined at sense 1

calumniated

verb

past tense of calumniate
as in libeled
to make untrue and harmful statements about the short-lived Sedition Act of 1798 made it illegal to calumniate the President of the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • libeled
  • libelled
  • slandered
  • smeared
  • disgraced
  • humiliated
  • vilified
  • maligned
  • defamed
  • traduced
  • discredited
  • shamed
  • denigrated
  • belittled
  • disparaged
  • dishonored
  • blackened
  • disdained
  • aspersed
  • degraded
  • humbled
  • scorned
  • debased
  • detracted
  • abased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • exalted
  • praised
  • honored
  • respected
  • regarded
  • commended
  • admired
  • applauded
  • glorified
  • esteemed
  • acclaimed
  • worshipped
  • worshiped
  • revered
  • adored
  • venerated
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