Calumniatory

/kəˈlʌmniəˌtɔri/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by or containing false and damaging accusations; slanderous or defamatory.

Etymology

From 'calumniate' plus the adjective suffix '-ory,' similar in meaning to 'calumniative' but less commonly used in modern English.

Kelly Says

'Calumniatory' is an older, more formal adjective that appears in legal documents and classical literature—it sounds more serious and formal than simply saying 'slanderous.'

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