slanderousness

A person's slanderousness can cause great harm to another's reputation.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The quality of being slanderous: "slanderousness" refers to the state or characteristic of containing false and damaging statements about someone, intended to harm their reputation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The slanderousness of his remarks was undeniable, as they spread lies about her character. (The quality of being false and harmful in speech.)
  • The court recognized the slanderousness of the article, which had no basis in fact. (The attribute of being defamatory.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be marked by slanderousness": to be characterized by false defamatory statements.
  • The political campaign was marked by slanderousness, with both sides attacking each other's integrity. (The campaign included many false accusations.)

Variants and Related Words

• Slanderous (adj): containing or constituting slander; defamatory.

  • The slanderous accusations ruined his career. (False and damaging statements.)

• Slander (n/v): a false spoken statement damaging a person's reputation (noun); to make such a statement (verb).

  • He was sued for slander after spreading lies about his neighbor. (Defamatory speech.)

• Slanderer (n): a person who makes slanderous statements.

  • The slanderer was forced to apologize publicly. (Someone who defames others.)

Synonyms

• Defamatory nature: the quality of being defamatory.
• Libelousness: the quality of being libelous (typically for written statements, but similar in meaning).

Related Idioms

• To cast aspersions: to make damaging or insulting remarks.
  • He cast aspersions on her honesty, showing the slanderousness of his intent. (He made false accusations.)

Note on Usage

"Slanderousness" is an abstract noun derived from "slanderous." It is less common than the adjective "slanderous" but is used in legal or formal contexts to describe the degree or nature of defamatory speech or writing.