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scurrilous

[skur-uh-luhs, skuhr-] / ˈskɜr ə ləs, ˈskʌr- /


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But Prime Minister Keir Starmer vehemently denied the accusations in parliament as "a red herring" and "completely scurrilous".

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

“This civil lawsuit based upon 30-plus-year-old allegations is filled with scurrilous lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations regarding Linda McMahon,” she said.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

Ms Merrick, an author of the PSNI's whistle blowing policy, found herself the subject of "scurrilous and unfounded" allegations after she alerted her boss to concerns around a fellow officer's behaviour.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2023

But there is no such right, and Fox’s claim was not only faulty but scurrilous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023

“He’s a scurrilous dog, that man,” she muttered.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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