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Another word for slanderous

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• adjective (Context 1)

False and maliciously spoken with the intent of damaging a person's reputation; constituting or involving slander.

Usage Example

"The candidate threatened legal action after her opponent made defamatory remarks during the televised debate."

Strongest
defamatory
calumnious
Strong
libelous
scurrilous
derogatory
disparaging
malicious
traducing

Opposites of slanderous

The opposite of slanderous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

complimentary
laudatory
flattering
praiseworthy
respectful
See all opposites of slanderous

• Nearby Words

slamming
slander
slanderer
slanderous
slanderously
slang
slangy

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slanderous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slanderous
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