Calumniatory and Stern

Calumniatory adjective - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.

Stern and calumniatory are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stern" instead an adjective "Calumniatory".

Stern adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Calumniatory and stern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Calumniatory" instead an adjective "Stern".

Nearby Words: sternness, sternly, sterne