Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

caluniar

verb
/ka.lu.ˈni.ar/
Definition
To slander or defame someone through false accusations.
Examples
  • He tried to caluniar her by spreading lies about her character.
  • The article made claims that were intended to caluniar the politician.
Meaning
The act of making false statements about someone in order to damage their reputation.
Synonyms
  • slander
  • defame
  • libel
  • malign