Synonyms of calumniating

calumniating

verb

present participle of calumniate

as in libelling

to make untrue and harmful statements about

the short-lived Sedition Act of 1798 made it illegal to calumniate the President of the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

• libelling
• smearing
• libeling
• slandering
• disgracing
• maligning
• defaming
• humiliating
• vilifying
• discrediting
• traducing
• shaming
• blackening
• denigrating
• disparaging
• belittling
• aspersing
• detracting
• dishonoring
• disdaining
• degrading
• debasing
• humbling
• scorning
• abasing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exalting
• honoring
• praising
• glorifying
• commending
• respecting
• applauding
• admiring
• regarding
• acclaiming
• worshiping
• worshipping
• esteeming
• adoring
• revering
• venerating