English Explanatory Dictionary

slanderous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

Pronunciation

/ˈslændəɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-slanderous.wav

Word forms

slanderous more slanderous most slanderous

Etymology

From slander + -ous.

Synonyms

defamatory libelous

Related words

slander

Derived words

slanderously slanderousness unslanderous
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