Kalumniyahin (en. Defame)

ka-lum-ni-ya-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of making false accusations or slandering someone.
Don't defame the people around you; it creates conflict.
Huwag mong kalumniyahin ang mga tao sa iyong paligid, lumikha ito ng hidwaan.
To take action to destroy someone's reputation.
He was defamed to tarnish his image in society.
Siya ay kalumniyahin upang gawing masama ang kanyang imahe sa lipunan.
To speak or write false statements about someone.
His accusations involved defamation against his opponent.
Ang kanyang mga akusasyon ay isinangkot sa kalumniyahin laban sa kanyang kalaban.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't defame
A reminder not to spread false information or accusations.
Huwag kalumniyahin

Related Words

calumny
False accusation or charge against someone.
kalumnya

Slang Meanings

Slander or gossip
She said, just slander Jake, but I won't believe him.
Ang sabi-sabi niya, kalumniyahin mo na lang si Jake, pero 'di ko siya paniniwalaan.
A label of being crazy
No matter what you do, if you're slandered, you’re already losing.
Kahit anong gawin mo, basta kalumniyahin ka, talo ka na.
To lie
I really hate being slandered by others, that's just lying.
Sobrang ayaw kong kalumniyahing ako ng ibang tao, that's just lying.