libelous (Meaning)
libelous (s)
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
libelous (a.)
Containing or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some person to public hatred, contempt, or ridicule; as, a libelous pamphlet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of libelous
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(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malignContaining or involving a libel; defamatory; containing that which exposes some per
defamatory, false, calumnious,erroneous, slanderous, incorrect, scandalous, inaccurate,unfavorable, malicious
appreciative,favorable, appreciative, complimentary, favorable, complimentary, factual, accurate, true, valid
The newspaper's article contained libelous statements that falsely accused the politician of corruption.
The anonymous blog post made libelous claims about the company's business practices.
The social media post was libelous, as it spread false and damaging information about the individual.
The letter sent to the employee's employer was libelous, alleging that the employee had committed theft.
