[n. of action f. CALUMNIATE. Cf. F. calomniation (14th c.).]
1. The action of calumniating; slandering; malicious detraction.
1550. Hooper, Decl. 10 Commandm. (1588), Pref. No mans writings heretofore hath beene cleere and free from misconstruing and calumniation of such Sycophants [etc.].
1603. Knolles, Hist. Turks (1621), 1051. By the calumniation of the enuious.
1726. Ayliffe, Parerg., 25. Calumniation … a Malicious and False Representation of an Enemys Words or Actions for an Offensive Purpose.
2. A libellous report, a slander, a calumny.
1588. Lett., in Harl. Misc. (1809), II. 67. With many more such matters (which I nevertheless count to be very vain calumniations).
1601. Holland, Pliny, II. 483. A notable calumniation framed against him.
1755. Carte, Hist. Eng., IV. 184. By their calumniations against his majesty.
