Pronunciation: /ˈskɜrələs/
adjective making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation
A1 The children were scolded for using scurrilous language.
A2 The tabloid published scurrilous rumors about the celebrity.
B1 The politician faced backlash for making scurrilous remarks about his opponent.
B2 The comedian's scurrilous jokes offended many audience members.
C1 The author's scurrilous attacks on his critics were widely criticized.
C2 The journalist was fired for writing scurrilous articles filled with false accusations.
formal The journalist was accused of spreading scurrilous rumors about the politician.
informal I can't believe the scurrilous lies that are being spread about her.
slang Don't listen to that scurrilous gossip, it's all made up.
figurative His scurrilous behavior tarnished his reputation beyond repair.
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