calumniate
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It is dishonourable,--understand me, Herr von Heydeck,--I repeat, grossly dishonourable to calumniate thus publicly a young lady who cannot defend herself!
From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph
But he must not calumniate as he passes.
From From the Easy Chair, series 2 by Curtis, George William
To tell lie about; to calumniate; to slander.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
If there should be any cruel enough, ungenerous enough, or base enough," sobbed she, "to calumniate me, you will be my protector; and beneath your roof shall I find my refuge.
From The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I by Lever, Charles James
A gentleman will never calumniate or listen to calumny.
From The Gentlemen's Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness Being a Complete Guide for a Gentleman's Conduct in all his Relations Towards Society by Hartley, Cecil B.
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"The Wife of Bath's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer
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