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
- libelous
- calumnious
- maligning
- vilifying
- defamatory
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.'
