SLANDEROUSLY

slanderously, calumniously

(adverb) in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

slanderously (comparative more slanderously, superlative most slanderously)

In a slanderous manner; in a manner that causes slander; in a false and defamatory way.

Source: Wiktionary


SLANDEROUS

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



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DECLINE

(verb) inflect for number, gender, case, etc.; “in many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives”


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