calumniate
The word “calumniate” has 4 syllables: ca-lum-ni-ate.
It's pronounced as /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪt/.
What is synonym and antonym for calumniate?
In the thesaurus, “calumniate” has 2 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for calumniate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for calumniate
- libel
- smear
Antonyms for calumniate
- applaud
- commend
- exalt
- glorify
- honor
- praise
Meanings of calumniate
- verb
- To make hurtful untrue comments about.
- To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.
Example Sentences
- He was hurt by the false accusations that sought to calumniate his reputation.
- It is unethical to calumniate someone without concrete evidence of wrongdoing.
- The politician denied the rumors and accused his opponents of trying to calumniate him.
- The journalist was sued for attempting to calumniate the public figure in his article.
- Spreading false information to calumniate someone can have serious legal consequences.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calumniate, such as: applaud, commend, exalt, glorify, honor, libel, praise.
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