slanderous meaning
UK US /ˈslændɚəs/ 3 syllables
slanderous (adjective): (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Definition of slanderous
- (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Synonyms: calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, libelous
Similar: harmful
Related forms: slander
How to pronounce slanderous
slanderous is pronounced /ˈslændɚəs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SL · words ending in US · 10-letter words
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