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slanderous Definition

slan·der·ous (-əs)

adjective

  1. characterized by or constituting slander
  2. uttering slander

Etymology: ME sclaunderous

slanderous Synonyms

slanderous

modif.

libelous, defamatory, disparaging; see opprobrious 1.

slanderous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • accusation: Would Tess McDermott explain this please, or otherwise apologize to the BNP and withdraw this slanderous accusation.
  • comment: DO NOT post defamatory, slanderous, inaccurate comments.
  • report: How soon do slanderous reports, vain jests, wanton speeches, creep into the heart!
  • statement: Don't make slanderous statements, or anything else that might violate someone's privacy.
  • lie: The creditor used a ' father and son ' role to convince people of his slanderous lies about Jim.
  • campaign: Inside the plant the CGT intensified its slanderous campaign.

Browse dictionary entries near slanderous

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