Definitions for calumniate

calumniate ca·lum·ni·ate

Spelling: [kuh-luhm-nee-eyt]
IPA: /kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt/

Calumniate is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 778 anagrams from letters in calumniate (aaceilmntu).

Definitions for calumniate

verb (used with object)

  1. to make false and malicious statements about; slander.

Origin of calumniate

1545-55; Latin calumniātus (past participle of calumniārī to accuse falsely, trick), equivalent to calumni(a) calumny + -ātus Examples for calumniate

"Do not calumniate yourself, sir," replied the Pre Longuemare.

"I can assure you, sir, they who say so calumniate him," was the calm reply.

And some have been led to calumniate you spitefully for no error whatever.

They will calumniate me to my sovereign—I can repel their charge.

Nor did he omit to foully vilify the Express and calumniate its personnel.

I do not speak of those who calumniate art because they have never been favored by it.

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.

But you don't suppose I'm going to calumniate anybody, I hope!

But why do I calumniate my own spirit by saying I would rather?

The enemies of the light shall not cease to calumniate and persecute you.

Word Value for calumniate
Scrable

14

Words with friends

19

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