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Definition of Libelous
1. Adjective. (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign.
Exact synonyms: Calumniatory, Calumnious, Defamatory, Denigrating, Denigrative, Denigratory, Libellous, Slanderous
Similar to: Harmful
Derivative terms: Calumny, Calumny, Defame, Denigrate, Denigrate, Libel, Libel, Slander, Slander
Similar to: Harmful
Derivative terms: Calumny, Calumny, Defame, Denigrate, Denigrate, Libel, Libel, Slander, Slander
Definition of Libelous
1. a. Containing or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule; as, a libelous pamphlet.
Definition of Libelous
1. Adjective. (American English) defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard. ¹
2. Adjective. (American English) meeting the legal standards for libel. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Libelous
1. defamatory [adj] - See also: defamatory
Lexicographical Neighbors of Libelous
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