calumniate
UK/kəˈlʌmni-eit/US/kә'lʌmnieit/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To make false and damaging statements about someone in order to harm their reputation.
诽谤，中伤，诋毁
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcalumnroot
+
iateto make, having
=calumniate
Common Collocations
- 1.calumniate someone诋毁某人
- 2.calumniate reputation诋毁声誉
Example Sentences
- 1.
The rival candidate tried to calumniate his opponent with false accusations.