calumniate

UK /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ US /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/
verb 2

Definitions

verb

1

To make hurtful untrue comments about.

Hatred unto the truth did always falsely report and calumniate all godly men's doings.

I missed her when she was not on the stage, in spite of the absorbing interest of that most calumniated and ill-used person, the Jew. (Speaking of Fanny Kemble as Portia)

2

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

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