Libellous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of libelous. UK, alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    (used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign wordnet

Synonyms

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calumniatorycalumniatorycalumniousdefamatorydenigratingdenigrative

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