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scurrilous

/ˈskʌ.ɹə.ləs/ /ˈskɜɹələs/

Meanings
adjective
(of a person) Given to vulgar verbal abuse; foul-mouthed.

Examples :

"The politician's scurrilous attacks on his opponent were filled with insults and lies. "
character person language attitude

Related Words

Illustration insults

insults noun

/ˈɪnsʌlts/ /ɪnˈsʌlts/

Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; a particular act or statement having this effect.

"His constant insults made her feel unwelcome and hurt at the office. "

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language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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contained verb

/kənˈteɪnd/

To hold inside.

"The box contained old photographs. "

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attacks noun

/əˈtæks/

An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.

"The small dog's playful attacks on my shoelaces always make me laugh. "

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mouthed verb

/maʊθt/ /maʊðd/

To speak; to utter.

"He mouthed his opinions on the subject at the meeting."

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opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

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abusive adjective

/əˈbjuː.sɪv/ /əˈbju.sɪv/

Prone to treat someone badly by coarse, insulting words or other maltreatment; vituperative; reproachful; scurrilous.

"All they could ever do was to shout abusive inanities at me and my colleagues."

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slanderous adjective

/ˈslændərəs/ /ˈslɑːndərəs/

(of something said) Both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

"The newspaper printed a slanderous article about the mayor, falsely accusing him of taking bribes. "

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newspaper noun

/ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/

A publication, usually published daily or weekly and usually printed on cheap, low-quality paper, containing news and other articles.

"My dad buys the local newspaper every morning to read about the school events and community news. "

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article noun

/ˈɑːtɪkəl/ /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

"The school newspaper published an article about the upcoming student council elections. "

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "