libelous
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- libellous (UK)
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Adjective[edit]
libelous (comparative more libelous, superlative most libelous) (American spelling)
- Defamatory, libeling, referring to something that causes harm to someone's reputation especially with malice or disregard.
- The accusation was libelous, full of falsehoods, spite and malice.
- Meeting the legal standards for libel.
- The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true.
Synonyms[edit]
- See also Thesaurus:defamatory
Translations[edit]
defamatory, libeling
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meeting the legal standards for libel
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