adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:His calumniatory statement about the witness caused him to be dismissed from the case.

Definition:A formal or official written or spoken declaration of the facts regarding something or someone, especially one intended to show that something is the case or to convince someone of it.

From statement

Example:The politician faced several calumniatory accusations during the election campaign.

Definition:A formal or serious allegation that someone has committed a crime or offense; a charge.

From accusation

Example:The blog post contained a calumniatory libel against the local businessman.

Definition:A written defamatory statement about someone that is published or communicated to others.

From libel