slanderous

/ˈslændərəs/
adjective
  1. (Of a statement) false and intended to damage someone's reputation.
    • Spreading slanderous rumors is both cruel and illegal.
    • The article contained slanderous accusations.
    • He denied making any slanderous remarks about his neighbor.
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