calumniate | Definition of calumniate

Synonyms and Antonyms of calumniate

to make untrue and harmful statements about

the short-lived Sedition Act of 1798 made it illegal to calumniate the President of the United States

Synonyms of calumniate

asperse, blacken, defame, libel, malign, slander, smear, traduce, vilify

Words Related to calumniate

belittle, denigrate, detract, disparage

discredit, disgrace, dishonor, shame

abase, debase, degrade, humble, humiliate

Near Antonyms of calumniate

exalt, glorify, honor

acclaim, applaud, commend, praise

esteem, respect

adore, revere, venerate, worship