adjective

slanderous

SLAN-duh-ruhs

Slanderous (adjective) means False and damaging to someone's reputation. Example: “The newspaper retracted the slanderous claims after a lawsuit was threatened.”

adjective

False and damaging to someone's reputation.

"The newspaper retracted the slanderous claims after a lawsuit was threatened."

How to use slanderous

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a statement that is both untrue and harmful to a person's good name.

Common pairings

slanderous remarks slanderous accusation

Word forms

more slanderous comparative, most slanderous superlative

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Etymology

From slander plus -ous, "full of."

Rhymes for slanderous

yous nous pious joyous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous tedious spurious

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slanderous” mean?

The word “slanderous” means false and damaging to someone's reputation. In plain terms, describes a statement that is both untrue and harmful to a person's good name.

How do you pronounce “slanderous”?

“Slanderous” is pronounced SLAN-duh-ruhs (/ˈslændəɹəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “slanderous” in a sentence?

Here is “slanderous” used in a sentence: “The newspaper retracted the slanderous claims after a lawsuit was threatened.”

What part of speech is “slanderous”?

“Slanderous” is an adjective.