scurrilous
scurrilous — 形容詞
- scurrilouspositive
- more scurrilouscomparative
- most scurriloussuperlative
1. describing spoken or written attacks that harm a person's good name through lies
誹謗的
以粗鄙不實言詞惡意損害他人名譽
describing spoken or written attacks that harm a person's good name through lies, vulgar language, or cruel mockery
The editor refused to print Sahil's scurrilous article about the mayor's family.
編輯拒絕刊登 Sahil 那篇關於市長家人的誹謗文章。
scurrilous + article for defamatory published writing
Gabriel sued the blogger for posting scurrilous lies about his business.
Gabriel 控告那位部落客張貼關於他事業的誹謗謊言。
scurrilous + lies for false reputation-damaging claims
Dahlia was shocked by the scurrilous rumours spreading through her office.
Dahlia 對於辦公室裡流傳的誹謗謠言感到震驚。
The politician dismissed the scurrilous attack as a desperate attempt to smear him.
那位政治人物將這次誹謗攻擊視為抹黑他的絕望之舉。
No one believed the scurrilous pamphlet that appeared during the election campaign.
沒有人相信選舉期間出現的那份誹謗傳單。
- defamatory
more neutral in register; often used in legal contexts
- slanderous
specifically refers to spoken false statements that damage reputation
- libellous
specifically refers to published or written false statements
- vituperative
focuses on bitter, harsh language rather than the damage to reputation itself
- complimentary
expressing praise or admiration rather than abuse
用法筆記
Typically describes speech or writing (articles, allegations, attacks, rumours, pamphlets) that damages reputation. Common in journalism and formal commentary. Not used for physical actions or general bad behaviour.