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calumniate

/kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/

Meanings
  • to make false statements about someone or something; to speak falsely about

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Pronunciation
  1. /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/



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Synonyms

slander
Rhymes
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calumniate , calumniated , calumniates , calumniating , calumniation , calumniations , calumniator , calumniators
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Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Latin calumniare, from calumna 'false statement, rumor'.


Culture
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Calumniate has been used extensively in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. It is a powerful word that carries with it a strong negative connotation. In literature, it is often used to describe the false and malicious statements made by one character about another. In art and music, it is often used to describe the spreading of false rumors or the spreading of malicious gossip. Overall, calumniate is a word that carries with it a strong negative connotation and is often used to describe the spreading of false rumors or the spreading of malicious gossip.

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