slanderous

[ˈslændərəs]

slanderous Definition

  • 1(of a spoken statement) false and damaging to a person's reputation
  • 2(of a person) given to making slanderous statements

Using slanderous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slanderous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The article contained slanderous accusations against the politician.

  • Example

    She was sued for making slanderous comments about her former employer.

  • Example

    He was known for his slanderous remarks about his colleagues.

slanderous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slanderous

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Summary: slanderous in Brief

'Slanderous' [ˈslændərəs] is an adjective used to describe a spoken statement that is both false and damaging to someone's reputation, or a person who frequently makes such statements. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'She was sued for making slanderous comments about her former employer.' Synonyms include 'defamatory,' 'libelous,' and 'calumnious.' Informal equivalents are 'trash-talking' and 'bad-mouthing.'