scurrilous attack

Frequency: 3.20.1 per million words

a grossly or obscenely abusive attack on someone's character or reputation

scurrilousADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

attack

Examples (10)

  • The politician was a victim of a scurrilous attack on his personal life.
  • The newspaper published a scurrilous attack against the CEO.
  • She bravely defended herself against the scurrilous attack on her reputation.
  • Such a scurrilous attack has no place in civil discourse.
  • He launched a scurrilous attack on his opponent's integrity during the debate.
  • The anonymous letter contained a scurrilous attack full of baseless accusations.
  • Many saw the criticism as nothing more than a scurrilous attack designed to discredit her.
  • They vowed to fight back against every scurrilous attack aimed at their organization.
  • Historians often document the scurrilous attacks made by rivals in past eras.
  • Despite the scurrilous attack, her supporters remained loyal and steadfast.