scurrile

adjective

ˈskər-əl How to pronounce scurrile (audio)
variants or scurril
Definition of scurrilenext
as in abusive
marked by harsh insulting language performs a scurrile comedy routine that is guaranteed to rile people

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  1. abusive
  2. outrageous
  3. insulting
Adjective
  • Many viewers left that film unconvinced Rockwell’s abusive cop deserved the redemption he was given.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Reminiscent of the discussions around Michael Jackson’s upbringing, this Lanterns episode has sparked specific conversations about parenting Black boys and children into greatness, and what actions constitute abusive or unhealthy parenting.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of abusive
Adjective
  • There’s no outrageous violence or unpleasant caricatures, and the 157-minute runtime feels breezy.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As Tassion took in their work, an idea — perhaps an outrageous one — formed in his mind.
    — Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of outrageous
Adjective
  • Even instances of heckling at games – over performance on the court – felt good-natured, rather than insulting.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The adventures of Addison’s titular shilling include being hoarded, offered as a bribe, and sent as an insulting accompaniment to a letter disinheriting a son.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of insulting
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“Scurrile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scurrile. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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