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单词 calumniating
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

calumniating

verb

present participle of calumniate
as in libeling
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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  • libeling
  • libelling
  • smearing
  • slandering
  • maligning
  • humiliating
  • disgracing
  • defaming
  • traducing
  • vilifying
  • discrediting
  • denigrating
  • shaming
  • blackening
  • belittling
  • aspersing
  • disparaging
  • dishonoring
  • disdaining
  • degrading
  • detracting
  • debasing
  • abasing
  • scorning
  • humbling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • exalting
  • praising
  • glorifying
  • honoring
  • commending
  • respecting
  • applauding
  • acclaiming
  • admiring
  • worshiping
  • esteeming
  • worshipping
  • regarding
  • adoring
  • revering
  • venerating
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