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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
libel + -ous
Pronunciation
Adjective
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
Translations
meeting the legal standards for libel
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