calumniated
Meanings
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Verb
Falsely and maliciously attacking the reputation of someone or something.
Synonyms
slander
Rhymes
Words rhyming with calumniatedcalmated , galvanized , maligned
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
calumniated (en) : Falsely accusing or defaming someone
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calumniated (en) : A type of boat
Variants
List of all variants of calumniated that leads to same resultcalumniate , calumniated , calumniates , calumniating , calumniation , calumniations , calumniator , calumniators
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).calumniates, calumniatedly, calumniatedly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word 'calumniare' meaning to falsely accuse or defame.
Trivia
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Calumniation was a common practice during the Roman Republic and was often used as a political weapon.
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Calumniation is also a term used in law to describe false statements made against someone with the intention of harming their reputation.
Related Concepts
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Defamation: The act of making false statements about someone or something, either verbally or in writing, with the intention of harming their reputation.
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Slander: Oral defamation or false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.
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Libel: Written defamation or false statements damaging to a person's reputation.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Calumniation has been a common theme in literature and art, often depicted as a form of betrayal or backstabbing. It is also a major theme in various religious and mythological stories, where false accusations lead to consequences such as exile, banishment, or even death.
How to Memorize "calumniated"
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visualize
- Visualize a person making false accusations against someone else, damaging their reputation.
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associate
- Associate the word 'calumniated' with the act of backstabbing or betrayal.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the word 'calumniated' and the phrase 'Calumniate, calumniate, calumniate - falsely accuse and defame.'
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