calumniate
Example Sentences
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But he must not calumniate as he passes.
From From the Easy Chair, series 2 by Curtis, George William
The Magian went to Cambyses to calumniate his brother, saying that his mind was set on evil.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Duncker, Max
I am well aware that it is a locality where he enjoys little popularity himself; but at least he need not calumniate its people.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
And so he concluded, affirming that the whole course of proceedings in that matter had been mixed with such clemency, as he thought there was none so malicious that could calumniate.
From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John
Example: Balbus wishes to calumniate Caius, but is not able to do so himself.
From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome
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"The Wife of Bath's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer
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