calumniatory

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun, or Verb

  Making or containing false statements about someone, especially to damage their reputation.

  - "The calumniatory remarks made by the rival politician during the election campaign harmed the reputation of the candidate."
  - "The calumniatory article published in the newspaper was based on false information."
  - "The defamation lawyer specializes in dealing with calumniatory cases."

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Variants

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calumniate , calumniated , calumniates , calumniating , calumniation , calumniations , calumniator , calumniators

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Etymology

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From Latin calumnia, 'slander, false accusation'.

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Trivia

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1. Calumniatory statements were a common form of political attack during ancient Rome.

2. In English common law, calumniatory statements that cause harm to a person's reputation are considered a form of tort.

3. The word calumniatory is derived from the Latin word calumnia, which means 'slander, false accusation'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Defamation: Calumniatory statements that harm the reputation of an individual or organization.

2. Slander: Calumniatory spoken words that harm the reputation of an individual or organization.

3. Libel: Calumniatory written words that harm the reputation of an individual or organization.

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Culture

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Calumniatory words and actions have been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. They can be found in various forms of poetry, such as satire and iambic verse, where the poet uses calumniatory language to criticize and ridicule public figures. In visual art, calumniatory scenes are often depicted in political cartoons and caricatures, where the artist uses exaggerated and distorted images to mock and criticize public figures.

How to Memorize "calumniatory"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the meaning of calumniatory, visualize a person spreading false rumors about someone else, damaging their reputation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word calumniatory with the idea of false accusations and damage to reputation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Calumny Against Reputation Yields Harm'.

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