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caluniar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • calumniate verb To make hurtful untrue comments about.
  • slander noun A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.

Senses

caluniar is used for these senses in English:

  • calumniate (transitive) To make hurtful untrue comments about.

calumniate — full definition

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

slander — full definition

  1. noun A false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.
  2. verb To make a false and damaging spoken statement about someone.

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