The difference between Calumniate and Slander

When used as verbs, calumniate means to make hurtful untrue comments about, whereas slander means to utter a slanderous statement.


Slander is also noun with the meaning: a false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Calumniate and Slander

  1. Calumniate as a verb (transitive):

    To make hurtful untrue comments about.

  2. Calumniate as a verb (transitive):

    To levy a false charge against, especially of a vague offense, with the intent to damage someone's reputation or standing.

  1. Slander as a noun:

    A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

  1. Slander as a verb:

    To utter a slanderous statement; baselessly speak ill of.

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