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