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CALUMNIATORY Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word calumniatory. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word calumniatory. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CALUMNIATORY

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defamatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

denigratory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

libelous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

slanderous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

abusive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing offensive reproach

• characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

belittling
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

damaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

• designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

derogatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

disparaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

injurious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• harmful to living things

vituperative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by harshly abusive criticism

maligning
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

vilifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

calumnious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

denigrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

denigrative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

libellous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

Alternatives for DEFAMATORY

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