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CALUMNIATE

(verb)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Calumniate.

How to pronounce calumniate:

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Calumniate - as a verb

Charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone

Example: "The journalists have defamed me!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asperse9besmirch17defame12denigrate11slander8smear7smirch13sully8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accuse10charge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to calumniate his ex-girlfriend by spreading false rumors about her."
"The politician was quick to calumniate his opponent's character during the debate."
"The tabloid magazine calumniated the famous actress with a scandalous article."
"She constantly calumniates her colleagues in order to appear superior."
"The disgruntled employee attempted to calumniate his boss by making up stories of corruption."
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Word Game Points

Is CALUMNIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, calumniate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CALUMNIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CALUMNIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calumniate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CALUMNIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CALUMNIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calumniate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CALUMNIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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