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单词 calumniates
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

calumniates

verb

present tense third-person singular of calumniate
as in libels
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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  • libels
  • smears
  • asperses
  • slanders
  • humiliates
  • disgraces
  • vilifies
  • maligns
  • defames
  • discredits
  • traduces
  • denigrates
  • shames
  • detracts
  • dishonors
  • belittles
  • disparages
  • blackens
  • disdains
  • humbles
  • degrades
  • debases
  • scorns
  • abases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • exalts
  • honors
  • praises
  • respects
  • glorifies
  • commends
  • applauds
  • admires
  • regards
  • worships
  • esteems
  • acclaims
  • adores
  • venerates
  • reveres
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