Calumniatory and Malign

Calumniatory

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

Malign

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

Calumniatory and malign are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniatory" instead an adjective "Malign".

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