scurrilous /ˈskʌrɪləs/

• 1. 

  ADJ Scurrilous accusations or stories are untrue and unfair, and are likely to damage the reputation of the person that they relate to. (指控或故事)恶语诽谤的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  Scurrilous and untrue stories were being invented.

  有人正在编造虚假诽谤的故事。