Calumniate

(v. t.) To accuse falsely and maliciously of a crime or offense, or of something disreputable; to slander; to libel.

(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.

整理:昆廷

• For all Lady Steyne knows, this calumniated, simple, good-humoured Mrs. Crawley is quite innocent--even more innocent than herself. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• I hope not,' said Dodson, with the high tone of calumniated virtue. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.

伊莉斯校对