calumniated

The word “calumniated” has 5 syllables: ca-lum-ni-a-ted

It's pronounced as /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪ.tɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for calumniated?

In the thesaurus, “calumniated” has 25 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for calumniated along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for calumniated

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

Antonyms for calumniated

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

Meanings of calumniated

  • verb
    1. To make hurtful untrue comments about.
    2. 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 deeply hurt when he found out that he had been calumniated by a former colleague.
  • The politician claimed that the media had unfairly calumniated him with false accusations.
  • She felt vindicated when the truth came out that she had been calumniated by her rival.
  • The organization issued an apology after it was revealed that they had calumniated several innocent people.
  • Being calumniated in public can have serious repercussions on one's personal and professional life.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calumniated, such as: abased, acclaimed, admired, adored, applauded, aspersed, belittled.

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Related Words

maligned

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

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