calumniate

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The enemies of the light shall not cease to calumniate and persecute you.

From John Ronge: The Holy Coat Of Treves New German-Catholic Chruch by Anonymous

He speaks to calumniate thinkers, and to warn the faithful against the discoveries of science.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions by Ingersoll, Robert Green

Figuratively, of persons and things not religiously sacred, but held in high honor: To calumniate; to revile; to abuse.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

And, besides, what are you called upon to do—to leave a house where dependence would grind your spirit, or envy calumniate, and make you seem vile in the eyes of others.

From Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel by Newby, Emma

Men of courage don't fall sick because the newspapers calumniate them.

From Barrington Volume II (of II) by Lever, Charles James