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calumniated


Meanings
  • Verb

    Falsely and maliciously attacking the reputation of someone or something.


Synonyms

slander
Rhymes
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calmated , galvanized , maligned
Homophones
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  1. calumniated (en) : Falsely accusing or defaming someone

  2. calumniated (en) : A type of boat


Variants
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calumniate , calumniated , calumniates , calumniating , calumniation , calumniations , calumniator , calumniators
Forms
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calumniates, calumniatedly, calumniatedly


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'calumniare' meaning to falsely accuse or defame.


Trivia
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  1. Calumniation was a common practice during the Roman Republic and was often used as a political weapon.

  2. 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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  1. Defamation: The act of making false statements about someone or something, either verbally or in writing, with the intention of harming their reputation.

  2. Slander: Oral defamation or false spoken statements damaging to a person's reputation.

  3. Libel: Written defamation or false statements damaging to a person's reputation.


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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.

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