slanderous meaning

UK US /ˈslændɚəs/ 3 syllables

slanderous (adjective): (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.

Definition of slanderous

  1. (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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