Calumniatory and Despiteful

Calumniatory

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

Despiteful

Despiteful adjective - Having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it.

Calumniatory and despiteful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniatory" instead an adjective "Despiteful".
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