SLANDEROUS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

slanderous

adjective

Definition of slanderous

as in libelous

causing or intended to cause unjust injury to a person's good name made slanderous comments about his opponent's military record

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Recent Examples of slanderous The group’s ads on his past felony bank fraud charges were decried by Ford as slanderous. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Keefer called these claims baseless and slanderous. — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026

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Questions concern how the courts would assess who or what might be responsible for faulty algorithms or other flaws in system design and whether a robot was negligent or malicious when disseminating libelous content damaging individuals or organizations.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
In recent weeks, though, her group has doubled in size, and while in the past there were only two or three posts per day, Mitchell and her new moderators now have to wade through 60-plus comments ranging from helpful to libelous.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025

Definition of libelous

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However, Trump allies have pushed election theories about a Venezuelan connection for years without proof, and a judge ruled in 2023 that statements made by Fox News personalities about Dominion’s connections to Venezuela were defamatory.

— Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
His countersuit was dismissed in June 2025, after Liman ruled that Lively's claims could not be considered defamatory.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Definition of defamatory

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Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
In the suit, they are referred to as a guidance counselor and principal, which the school district’s attorneys claim is incorrect.

— Austin Horn July 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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