Calumniated

/kəˈlʌmniˌeɪtɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of calumniate; subjected to false and damaging accusations.

Etymology

Regular past tense formation of 'calumniate' using the '-ed' suffix.

Kelly Says

Historical figures like Thomas More were calumniated by their political enemies—false accusations spread so effectively that people believed lies for centuries.

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