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Antonyms for calumniate

Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuh-luhm-nee-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt

Definition of calumniate

Origin :
  • 1550s, from Latin calumniatus, past participle of calumniari "to accuse falsely," from calumnia "slander, false accusation" (see calumny). Related: Calumniated; calumniating.
  • verb defame
Example sentences :
  • "I can assure you, sir, they who say so calumniate him," was the calm reply.
  • Extract from : « Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. » by Charles James Lever
  • "Do not calumniate yourself, sir," replied the Pre Longuemare.
  • Extract from : « The Gods are Athirst » by Anatole France
  • I do not speak of those who calumniate art because they have never been favored by it.
  • Extract from : « The Aesthetical Essays » by Friedrich Schiller
  • But why do I calumniate my own spirit by saying I would rather?
  • Extract from : « Letters of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Vol. I (of 2) » by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • He no longer allowed any one to calumniate and attack me in his presence; he had a just confidence in me; he always took my part.
  • Extract from : « The Correspondence of Madame, Princess Palatine, Mother of the Regent; of Marie-Adlade de Savoie, Duchesse de Bourgogne; and of Madame de Maintenon, in Relation to Saint-Cyr » by Charlotte-Elisabeth, duchesse d Orlans; Marie Adelaide, of Savoy, Duchess of Burgundy; and Madame de Maintenon
  • The enemies of the light shall not cease to calumniate and persecute you.
  • Extract from : « John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves » by John Ronge
  • And some have been led to calumniate you spitefully for no error whatever.
  • Extract from : « Letters of John Calvin, Volume II (of 4) » by Jules Bonnet
  • They will calumniate me to my sovereign—I can repel their charge.
  • Extract from : « Old Mortality, Complete, Illustrated » by Sir Walter Scott
  • Nor did he omit to foully vilify the Express and calumniate its personnel.
  • Extract from : « Carmen Ariza » by Charles Francis Stocking
  • But you don't suppose I'm going to calumniate anybody, I hope!
  • Extract from : « Roland Graeme: Knight » by Agnes Maule Machar

Synonyms for calumniate

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