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Term: CALUMNIATE
Definition: To say untrue and harmful things about someone. It's like spreading lies about them to make them look bad. Someone who does this is called a calumniator.
Definition: To slander or make false charges against.
Example: The politician was accused of calumniating his opponent during the debate.
Explanation: In this example, the politician is being accused of making false statements about his opponent in order to damage their reputation. This is an example of calumny, which is a type of defamation that involves making false and damaging statements about someone.
Related term: Calumniator - a person who engages in calumny.