calumniate
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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
To tell lie about; to calumniate; to slander.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
Is it necessary to hate those who disagree with you, and to calumniate those whose argument you cannot answer, in order to be spiritual?
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green
What I am now writing may seem to have little to do with the narrative of my own life, and may look as though I wished to calumniate the natives of Dalmatia.
From The Memoirs of Count Carlo Gozzi; Volume the First by Gozzi, Carlo
They will calumniate you as they have done Thomas Paine and the rest of those brave men who have been courageous enough to strive for civil and religious liberty.
From Theological Essays by Bradlaugh, Charles
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