calumniates

The word “calumniates” has 4 syllables: ca-lum-ni-ates

It's pronounced as /kəˈlʌm.ni.eɪts/


What is synonym and antonym for calumniates?

In the thesaurus, “calumniates” has 24 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for calumniates

  • abases
  • asperses
  • belittles
  • blackens
  • debases
  • defames
  • degrades
  • denigrates
  • detracts
  • discredits
  • disdains
  • disgraces
  • dishonors
  • disparages
  • humbles
  • humiliates
  • libels
  • maligns
  • scorns
  • shames
  • slanders
  • smears
  • traduces
  • vilifies

Antonyms for calumniates

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

Meanings of calumniates

  • 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

  • The newspaper article calumniates the public figure with unfounded claims.
  • She felt deeply hurt when she realized that someone calumniates her reputation online.
  • It is unjust to calumniates a person based on rumors without verifying the facts.
  • The company is taking legal action against those who calumniates its executives.
  • Accusations that are meant to calumniates someone often lead to serious consequences for both parties involved.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calumniates, such as: abases, acclaims, admires, adores, applauds, asperses, belittles.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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maligns

  • abases
  • asperses
  • belittles
  • blackens
  • calumniates
  • debases
  • defames
  • degrades
  • denigrates
  • detracts
  • discredits
  • disdains
  • disgraces
  • dishonors
  • disparages
  • humbles
  • humiliates
  • libels
  • scorns
  • shames
  • slanders
  • smears
  • traduces
  • vilifies

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