scurrilous

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Adjective scurrilous has 1 sense

abusive, insulting, opprobrious, scornful, scurrilous - expressing offensive reproach
Antonyms: inoffensive, unoffending (indirect, via offensive)

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Scurrilous

Adjective

1. Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation; slanderous or defamatory.

Example sentence: The scurrilous article about the politician was nothing more than a baseless attack on his character.

2. Expressing offensive or vulgar abuse; foul-mouthed.

Example sentence: The comedian's scurrilous jokes outraged the audience, leading to several walkouts.

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