noun
- vulgar or abusive language; indecent or offensive remarks
Usage: plural form; formal
Examples
- The politician’s speech was filled with scurrilities that shocked the audience.
- The newspaper refused to print the scurrilities found in the anonymous letter.
- His writing was criticized for its unnecessary scurrilities and crude humor.
- The debate descended into personal attacks and scurrilities.
- She was appalled by the scurrilities shouted from the crowd.
- The editor removed all scurrilities from the manuscript before publication.