Contact UsBecome a Partner
Demo
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate files

    Slanderous

    /ˈslændərəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    making false and damaging statements about someone.
    The politician's slanderous remarks about his opponent were widely criticized and deemed unacceptable.
    related to or constituting slander.
    The magazine published a slanderous article that misrepresented the facts and harmed the celebrity's reputation.
    tending to slander or to make defamatory statements.
    Her slanderous comments during the meeting caused a rift between colleagues.

    Etymology

    From slander + -ous.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slanderous lies:
    False statements made with the intent to harm someone's reputation.
    slanderous accusations:
    False charges against someone that can damage their reputation.

    Related Words

    slander
    The action of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
    libel
    A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.

    Slang Meanings

    Trash talking
    He was just trash talking; it was all slanderous nonsense.
    Throwing shade
    Her comments about his work were just throwing shade; they were entirely slanderous.