Complete Definition of "libelous"

English

Alternative spellings
libellous (UK)

Adjective
en-adj US

  1. 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.

  1. Meeting the legal standards for libel.

#: The court found the statement was not libelous because it was true.

Translations
German: verleumderisch (1,2)

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