slanderously

Thân thiện

The politician spoke slanderously about his opponent during the debate.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a false and slanderous and defamatory manner: The word "slanderously" describes the act of making a false spoken statement that damages a person's reputation.
   • With slander or calumny: It means doing something in a way that involves malicious, false, and defamatory speech.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The former employee spoke slanderously about the company's practices during the interview.
  • He claimed, quite slanderously, that his opponent had committed a crime without any evidence.

Advanced Usage

• Used in legal or formal contexts: "Slanderously" is often used in contexts discussing law, ethics, journalism, or serious accusations.
  • The article was criticized for presenting the allegations slanderously rather than factually.

Variants and Related Words

• Slander (n/v): The false spoken statement itself, or the act of making such a statement.
  • He sued for slander.
• Slanderous (adj): Having the nature of slander; defamatory.
  • She made a slanderous remark.
• Calumniously (adv): A near-synonym meaning in a false and maliciously misrepresentative way.

Synonyms

• Defamatorily: In a manner that harms someone's reputation.
• Maliciously: With intent to do harm.
• Calumniously: (See above).

Antonyms

• Truthfully: In a manner conforming to truth.
• Complimentarily: In a praising or flattering manner.
• Honorably: In a way that shows integrity and fairness.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• To speak slanderously of someone: A formal phrase meaning to spread false and damaging reports about a person orally.
  • He warned them not to speak slanderously of his client.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny

Từ đồng nghĩa

• calumniously