1. Calumniate: 1 v charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone Synonyms: asperse , besmirch , defame , denigrate , slander , smear , smirch , sully Types: assassinate destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation libel print slanderous statements against badmouth , drag through the mud ,

2. Asperse: 1 v charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone Synonyms: besmirch , calumniate , defame , denigrate , slander , smear , smirch , sully Types: assassinate destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation libel print slanderous statements against badmouth , drag through the mud ,