/kæljʊˈmeɪt, -ˈmeɪt/ (kal-yoo-MAY-it, -MAY-it)

Definitions

1. verb

to make false and damaging statements about someone, often with the intention of harming their reputation.

“The politician was accused of calumniating his opponent in the election campaign.”

2. verb

to falsely and maliciously speak evil of or defame someone.

“She was calumniated by her former colleague after she left the company.”

3. noun

the act or an instance of falsely and maliciously speaking evil of or defaming someone.

“The newspaper was accused of calumniation for publishing false accusations against the celebrity.”