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SCURRILOUS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word scurrilous. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word scurrilous. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for SCURRILOUS

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abusive

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• expressing offensive reproach

• characterized by physical or psychological maltreatment

belittling

verb, adjective

v, adj

noun

• a belittling comment

• the act of belittling

adjective satellite

• tending to diminish or disparage

calumnious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

contemptuous

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• expressing extreme contempt

defamatory

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

derogatory

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• expressive of low opinion

insolent

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• marked by casual disrespect

• unrestrained by convention or propriety

offensive

adjective

adj

adjective

• for the purpose of attack rather than defense

• causing anger or annoyance

• morally offensive

• unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses

noun

• the action of attacking an enemy

adjective satellite

• violating or tending to violate or offend against

• causing or able to cause nausea

scathing

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• marked by harshly abusive criticism

slanderous

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

vitriolic

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• harsh or corrosive in tone

• of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

opprobrious

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• expressing offensive reproach

• (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame

Alternatives for ABUSIVE

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