Calumniatory and Contemptuous

Calumniatory

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

Contemptuous

Contemptuous adjective - Feeling or showing open dislike for someone or something regarded as undeserving of respect or concern.

Calumniatory and contemptuous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniatory" instead an adjective "Contemptuous".

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