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- [kuh-luhm-nee-eyt]
- /kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt/
- /kəˈlʌmnɪeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-luhm-nee-eyt]
- /kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt/
Definitions of calumniate word
- verb calumniate to slander 3
- verb transitive calumniate to spread false and harmful statements about; slander 3
- verb with object calumniate to make false and malicious statements about; slander. 1
- noun calumniate Make false and defamatory statements about. 1
- verb calumniate (Transitive Verb) To make hurtful untrue comments about. 0
- verb calumniate (Transitive Verb) To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing. 0
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Origin of calumniate
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin calumniātus (past participle of calumniārī to accuse falsely, trick), equivalent to calumni(a) calumny + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Calumniate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calumniate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
calumniate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calumniate
verb calumniate
- revile — to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of abusively.
- scandalize — to shock or horrify by something considered immoral or improper.
- slur — to pass over lightly or without due mention or consideration (often followed by over): The report slurred over her contribution to the enterprise.
- smear — to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something: to smear butter on bread.
- blacken — To blacken something means to make it black or very dark in colour. Something that blackens becomes black or very dark in colour.
Antonyms for calumniate
verb calumniate
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- flatter — to make flat.
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