Slanderous Meaning in English
word
ˈsɫændɝəs
SLAN-der-uhs
slˈɑːndəɹəs
slAHN-duh-ruhs
Definition
Describes something (usually words or statements) that is false and meant to damage someone’s reputation.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or legal context. Used for speech or writing that could be cause for a lawsuit. Common with 'remarks', 'comments', or 'accusations'. Often confused with 'libelous' (written); 'slanderous' typically refers to spoken words.
Spanish: calumnioso - difamatorioPortuguese (BR): calunioso - difamatórioPortuguese (PT): calunioso - difamatórioChinese (Simplified): 诽谤的 - 中伤的Chinese (Traditional): 誹謗的 - 中傷的Hindi: मानहानिकारक - बदनाम करने वालाArabic: تشهيري - افترائيBengali: মানহানিকর - অপবাদমূলকRussian: клеветнический - порочащийJapanese: 中傷的な - 誹謗的なVietnamese: phỉ báng - vu khốngKorean: 비방하는 - 중상하는Turkish: iftira atan - karalayıcıUrdu: بدنام کُنندہ - ہتک آمیزIndonesian: fitnah - memfitnah
Example Sentences
He made a slanderous comment about his coworker.
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Those slanderous remarks hurt her reputation.
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The article was full of slanderous accusations.
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Anything slanderous you say might get you into legal trouble.
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She sued him for making slanderous statements on TV.
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Online rumors can quickly turn slanderous if people aren’t careful.
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