How Do You Spell CALUMNIATE?

Pronunciation: [kalˈʌmnɪˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "calumniate" is spelled as /kəˈlʌmnɪeɪt/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the stress falls on the second syllable, "lum". The spelling follows the typical English pattern of using the letter "u" to represent the sound /ʌ/. The letters "mn" together in the middle of the word represent the sound /mn/ as a consonant cluster. The final syllable "-ate" is a common suffix in English and is pronounced as /eɪt/. "Calumniate" means to make false and slanderous statements about someone with the intent to harm their reputation.

CALUMNIATE Meaning and Definition

1. Calumniate is a verb that refers to making false or malicious statements about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation. It involves the act of spreading slanderous or defamatory remarks about a person or entity. The term originates from the Latin word "calumniari," meaning to accuse falsely or to deceive.

   When someone calumniates another individual, they consciously aim to tarnish their character or credibility by spreading lies, false accusations, or implausible rumors. The purpose of calumny is often to manipulate public opinion or to win favor by discrediting the target. Calumniation can occur in various contexts, including personal relationships, professional environments, politics, or media.

   The act of calumny is typically driven by ill will, envy, rivalry, or a desire for revenge. It aims to degrade the reputation and social standing of the victim, resulting in potential harm to their personal or professional life. Calumniate is a strong term, denoting intentional and premeditated false accusations rather than mere gossip or uninformed statements.

   Given the damaging consequences of calumny, it is generally regarded as unethical and morally reprehensible. Laws protecting against defamation and slander exist in many jurisdictions to provide legal recourse for those who have been unjustly calumniated.

2. To accuse falsely and maliciously; to slander; to spread evil reports of any one maliciously.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CALUMNIATE

• calumniatry
• Calumate
• calumniative
• calumnize
• Calumnia

Etymology of CALUMNIATE

The word calumniate comes from the Latin term calumniari, which means to accuse falsely or to slander. In Latin, calumniari is derived from calumnia, meaning false accusation or slander. The word later entered Old French as calumnier, before being adopted into Middle English as calumniate.

Similar spelling words for CALUMNIATE

• calumet,
• calumniatory.

Conjugate verb Calumniate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have calumniated

you would have calumniated

he/she/it would have calumniated

we would have calumniated

they would have calumniated

I would have calumniate

you would have calumniate

he/she/it would have calumniate

we would have calumniate

they would have calumniate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been calumniating

you would have been calumniating

he/she/it would have been calumniating

we would have been calumniating

they would have been calumniating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would calumniate

you would calumniate

he/she/it would calumniate

we would calumniate

they would calumniate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be calumniating

you would be calumniating

he/she/it would be calumniating

we would be calumniating

they would be calumniating

FUTURE

I will calumniate

you will calumniate

he/she/it will calumniate

we will calumniate

they will calumniate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be calumniating

you will be calumniating

he/she/it will be calumniating

we will be calumniating

they will be calumniating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have calumniated

you will have calumniated

he/she/it will have calumniated

we will have calumniated

they will have calumniated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been calumniating

you will have been calumniating

he/she/it will have been calumniating

we will have been calumniating

they will have been calumniating

IMPERATIVE

you calumniate

we let´s calumniate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to calumniate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was calumniating

you were calumniating

he/she/it was calumniating

we were calumniating

they were calumniating

PAST PARTICIPLE

calumniated

PAST PERFECT

I had calumniated

you had calumniated

he/she/it had calumniated

we had calumniated

they had calumniated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been calumniating

you had been calumniating

he/she/it had been calumniating

we had been calumniating

they had been calumniating

PRESENT

I calumniate

you calumniate

he/she/it calumniates

we calumniate

they calumniate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am calumniating

you are calumniating

he/she/it is calumniating

we are calumniating

they are calumniating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

calumniating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have calumniated

you have calumniated

he/she/it has calumniated

we have calumniated

they have calumniated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been calumniating

you have been calumniating

he/she/it has been calumniating

we have been calumniating

they have been calumniating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it calumniate

SIMPLE PAST

I calumniated

you calumniated

he/she/it calumniated

we calumniated

they calumniated