Calumniatory and Caviling

Calumniatory

Calumniatory adjective - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
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Caviling and calumniatory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Caviling" instead an adjective "Calumniatory".

Caviling

Caviling adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.
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Synonyms for Caviling

Calumniatory and caviling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniatory" instead an adjective "Caviling".

Nearby Words: cavil, cavilling
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