Calumniatory and Defaming

Calumniatory

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

Defaming

Defaming noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Calumniatory and defaming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniatory" instead an adjective "Defaming".

Nearby Words: defame, defamation, defamed
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