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Deprecatory vs Slanderous - What's the difference?

deprecatory | slanderous |

As adjectives the difference between deprecatory and slanderous

is that deprecatory is that deprecates; apologetic or disparaging while slanderous is (of something said) both untrue and harmful to a reputation.

deprecatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That deprecates; apologetic or disparaging

    • slanderous

    English

    Adjective

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

    • Synonyms

    * defamatory * libelous * See also

    Related terms

    * slander