calumniate

Example Sentences

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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

"I knew what I was saying when I spoke to him as I did, for a man who does not hesitate to calumniate an unprotected woman has no sense of honour!"

From Too Rich A Romance by Streckfuss, Adolph

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

Example: Balbus wishes to calumniate Caius, but is not able to do so himself.

From Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities by Callan, Charles Jerome

I am too well aware how men can lie and calumniate.

From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)