scurrilous

• Qualifie un langage ou un comportement qui est vulgaire, grossier ou offensant de manière obscène.

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.

   diffamatoire, injurieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusivedefamatoryderogatorydisparaginginsultingopprobriousscandalousslanderousvituperativevulgar

   Antonymescivilcomplimentarydecentpoliterespectful

2. Obscene or coarseC2formal

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

   obscène ou grossier

   • 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.

   Synonymesbawdycoarsedirtyfoulindecentlewdobsceneoffensiveribaldsalacioussmuttyvulgar

   Antonymescleandecentgenteelpoliteproperrefined