scurrilous
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But Prime Minister Keir Starmer vehemently denied the accusations in parliament as "a red herring" and "completely scurrilous".
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
“This civil lawsuit based upon 30-plus-year-old allegations is filled with scurrilous lies, exaggerations and misrepresentations regarding Linda McMahon,” she said.
From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024
Middlesbrough, who host Swansea in the Championship on Saturday, backed the "strongest possible action" being taken against "scurrilous individuals" who caused disorder in the town.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024
But there is no such right, and Fox’s claim was not only faulty but scurrilous.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023
“He’s a scurrilous dog, that man,” she muttered.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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