Definition of slanderous Slanderous

/slæˈndɚʌs/ - [slanderus] -

We found 4 definitions of slanderous from 3 different sources.

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What does slanderous mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

slanderous - (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
  calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, libelous
  harmful causing or capable of causing harm; "too much sun is harmful to the skin"; "harmful effects of smoking"
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  • slanderous (a.)
    Given or disposed to slander; uttering slander.
  • slanderous (a.)
    Embodying or containing slander; calumnious; as, slanderous words, speeches, or reports.

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