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calumniate

verb
/kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

Meaning

To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.

Example Sentences

He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.

Synonyms

slander, defame, malign, vilify, smear

Antonyms

praise, honor, compliment

Collocations

calumniate reputation, calumniate character, calumniate unfairly

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