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- [kuh-luhm-nee-eyt]
- /kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt/
- /kə.ˌlʌm.nɪ.ˈeɪ.ʃən/
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- [kuh-luhm-nee-eyt]
- /kəˈlʌm niˌeɪt/
Definitions of calumniation word
- verb with object calumniation to make false and malicious statements about; slander. 1
- noun calumniation A false accusation, or a malicious statement, about someone. 1
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Origin of calumniation
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin calumniātus (past participle of calumniārī to accuse falsely, trick), equivalent to calumni(a) calumny + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Calumniation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calumniation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
calumniation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calumniation
noun calumniation
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- aspersion — a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp in the phrase cast aspersions (on))
- defamation — Defamation is the damaging of someone's good reputation by saying something bad and untrue about them.
- malice — desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness: the malice and spite of a lifelong enemy.
- denigration — to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone's character.
Antonyms for calumniation
noun calumniation
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- kindness — the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
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