Calumniating

/kəˈlʌmniˌeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of calumniate; the act of making false and damaging accusations.

Etymology

Present participle formation using '-ing' suffix on 'calumniate.'

Kelly Says

The verb form 'calumniating' captures the ongoing nature of reputation-destruction—it's not a single accusation but a continuous campaign of false statements.

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