slanderously
Definition
- 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.
Adverb
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in a false and slanderous and defamatory manner; with slander or calumny
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