calumniate

Pronunciation: /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/

The English word “calumniate” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

To make hurtful untrue comments about.
To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.

Etymology

First attested in 1554; borrowed from Latin calumniātus, perfect passive participle of calumnior (“to blame, cavil at; to accuse falsely”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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