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SLANDEROUS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word slanderous. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word slanderous. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SLANDEROUS

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defamatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

libelous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

calumnious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

derogatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

false
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

adverb

• in a disloyal and faithless manner

adjective satellite

• arising from error

• erroneous and usually accidental

• deliberately deceptive

• inappropriate to reality or facts

• not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article

• designed to deceive

• inaccurate in pitch

• adopted in order to deceive

• (used especially of persons) not dependable in devotion or affection; unfaithful

malicious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the nature of or resulting from malice

scandalous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

maligning
verbv
adjective

• evil or harmful in nature or influence

adjective satellite

• having or exerting a malignant influence

verb

• speak unfavorably about

vilifying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• spread negative information about

calumniatory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

denigrating
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

denigrative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

denigratory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

libellous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

Best Hypernyms For SLANDEROUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for slanderous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
abusive belittling defamatory derogatory injurious insulting libelous offensive maligning vilifying

Alternatives for DEFAMATORY

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