Calumniate, v. i. [Imp. & p. p. Calumniated; p. pr. & vb. n. calumniating.]
Etymology: [L. calumniatus, p. p. of calumniari. See Calumny, and cf. Challenge, v. t.]
To accuse falsely and maliciously of a crime or offense, or of something disreputable; to slander; to libel. Hatred unto the truth did always falsely report and calumniate all godly men's doings. Strype. Syn. -- To asperse; slander; defame; vilify; traduce; belie; bespatter; blacken; libel. See Asperse.
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Calumniate, v. i.
To propagate evil reports with a design to injure the reputation of another; to make purposely false charges of some offense or crime.