What does slanderous mean?
Slanderous means (of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation..
Slanderous
/ˈslændəɹəs/ · adjective
Meaning
(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation..
Example Sentences
“Your lack of basic journalistic ethics in both the manner in which you ‘reported’ this uncredited nonsense, and the slanderous, unnecessary use of my picture without permission demands a response, and I am, of course, pursuing legal action.”
Synonyms for slanderous
Antonyms for slanderous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more slanderous
- most slanderous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slanderous?
Common synonyms include defamatory, libelous, harmful, denigratory.
What is the opposite of slanderous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slanderous in a sentence?
“Your lack of basic journalistic ethics in both the manner in which you ‘reported’ this uncredited nonsense, and the slanderous, unnecessary use of my picture without permission demands a response, and I am, of course, pursuing legal action.”
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