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slanderous

/ˈslændərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does slanderous mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to make false and malicious statements about someone, often in order to damage their reputation.

Example

"The politician's slanderous comments about his opponent were widely condemned by the media."

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