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scurrilous

/ˈskɜː.rɪ.ləs/

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adjective

/ˈskɜː.rɪ.ləs/C2formal
  • ruОписывает язык или поведение, которое является вульгарным, грубым или непристойно оскорбительным.

Describes language or behavior that is vulgar, coarse, or obscenely abusive.

  1. Vulgar or abusiveC2formal

    Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

    ruКлеветнический

    • The politician was attacked by scurrilous rumors in the press.
    • He made scurrilous remarks about his opponent during the debate.
    • The article was full of scurrilous accusations that were later proven false.

    Synonymsabusivedefamatoryderogatorydisparaginginsultingopprobriousscandalousslanderousvituperativevulgar

    Antonymscivilcomplimentarydecentpoliterespectful

  2. Obscene or coarseC2formal

    Characterized by or using coarse, vulgar, or indecent language.

    ruНепристойный

    • The comedian's scurrilous jokes offended many in the audience.
    • She was shocked by the scurrilous language used in the film.
    • His scurrilous comments were not appropriate for a formal dinner.

    Synonymsbawdycoarsedirtyfoulindecentlewdobsceneoffensiveribaldsalacioussmuttyvulgar

    Antonymscleandecentgenteelpoliteproperrefined

Forms
  • more scurrilous comparative form
  • most scurrilous superlative form
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