calumnious Definition
slanderous; defamatory.
Using calumnious: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "calumnious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The article contained calumnious accusations against the politician.
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He was sued for making calumnious statements about his former employer.
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The actress was subjected to calumnious attacks on social media.
calumnious Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for calumnious
- slanderous
- libelous
- defamatory
Origins of calumnious
from Latin 'calumniōsus', meaning 'slanderous'
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Summary: calumnious in Brief
'Calumnious' [kuh-luhm-nee-uhs] is an adjective that describes something that is slanderous or defamatory. It is often used to describe false and damaging statements made about someone. For example, 'The article contained calumnious accusations against the politician.'
