slanderous

Example Sentences

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Chabad spokesman Yaacov Behrman called them “a slanderous lie” and “a dangerous blood libel.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He and others considered the allegation that he might not be a Trump supporter to be slanderous.

From Slate • May 6, 2024

The lawsuit alleges the principal and the district violated the California Education Code, which provides strong protections for student journalism and free speech with few exceptions, such as content that is obscene, libelous or slanderous.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Eakes said the idea was offensive and slanderous.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2023

“No,” he said robustly, as if dismissing a preposterous and possibly slanderous allegation.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson