SLANDEROUS
calumniatory, calumnious, defamatory, denigrative, denigrating, denigratory, libellous, libelous, slanderous
(adjective) (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
slanderous (comparative more slanderous, superlative most slanderous)
(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.
Synonyms
• defamatory
• libelous
• See also defamatory
Source: Wiktionary
Slan"der*ous, a.
1. Given or disposed to slander; uttering slander. "Slanderous
tongue." Shak.
2. Embodying or containing slander; calumnious; as, slanderous words,
speeches, or reports.
– Slan"der*ous*ly, adv.
– Slan"der*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition