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Slanderous

SLA-ndur-uhs

/ˈslændɜːrʌs/

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slanderous

Dictionary meaning

Harmful and often untrue, referring to statements.

Examples

  • I would not stand for the slanderous talk in the press.

Synonyms: calumniatory

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