Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calumniator
noun
/kəˈlʌm.nɪ.eɪ.tər/
Definition
A person who makes false and defamatory statements about others.
Examples
- Despite being a talented artist, he became the target of a calumniator who spread false rumors about his personal life.
- The politician accused his opponent of being a calumniator, claiming that the attacks were based on unfounded allegations.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who spreads rumors or lies to malign a person’s character.
Synonyms
- slanderer
- libeler
- defamer
- maligner
